$CLH

CLH Looks 22.8% Overvalued on GF Value™

William Blair initiated coverage on Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) with an Outperform rating and a $379-$444 price target, citing reshoring and data center growth trends. GF Value™ estimates CLH is 22.8% overvalued at $315.70, with a GF Score™ of 87/100. Insiders sold $63.4M in shares over 12 months, while 7 gurus hold positions, with mixed activity. CLH's P/E ratio is 38.31x, above its 5-year median of 28.75x.

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Published Sep 10, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$CLH
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CLHBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst coverage adds credibility and may trigger short‑term buying, but overvaluation and insider selling temper enthusiasm.

02

Market read

New analyst rating provides a fresh catalyst for CLH, potentially influencing short‑term price action.

03

What to watch

High P/E relative to five‑year median suggests the stock is priced for growth, increasing downside risk if expectations falter.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

Clean Harbors (CLH) is a leading waste management and industrial services provider with a $16.66 B market cap.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CLHBullishMedium confidence
Context

William Blair initiated coverage on Clean Harbors, assigning Outperform and setting a $379-$444 price target.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 5-10% if market digests the rating and targets.

Evidence & confidence

Outperform rating and high GF Score suggest strong fundamentals, but valuation is modestly stretched.

Market effects

Positive outlook for industrial waste services may benefit peers in the sector.

U.S. industrial services sector could see modest buying pressure.

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global impact.

Counterpoint

Insider selling of $63M may signal concerns about near‑term valuation.

Key entities

  • William Blair

    Initiated coverage with Outperform rating.

  • Clean Harbors Inc

    Subject of the coverage and valuation analysis.

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