Clean Harbors Inc (CLH)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 15.02% | 17.02% | 16.83% | 16.76% | 16.80% | 16.69% | 17.65% | 18.35% | 18.15% | 17.46% | 16.68% | 15.66% | 16.16% | 15.47% | 16.14% | 16.14% | 16.13% | 19.96% | 19.03% | 18.57% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.65% | 11.80% | 11.46% | 11.30% | 11.35% | 11.10% | 12.13% | 12.59% | 12.28% | 11.82% | 10.58% | 9.24% | 9.15% | 9.55% | 9.36% | 8.35% | 8.01% | 7.52% | 7.18% | 7.22% |
| Pretax margin | 9.27% | 9.57% | 9.30% | 9.18% | 9.33% | 9.00% | 10.06% | 10.80% | 10.41% | 10.01% | 8.84% | 7.24% | 7.09% | 7.38% | 7.17% | 6.02% | 5.56% | 5.15% | 4.55% | 4.67% |
| Net profit margin | 6.99% | 7.23% | 7.00% | 6.87% | 7.00% | 6.78% | 7.61% | 8.27% | 7.97% | 7.58% | 6.71% | 5.46% | 5.34% | 5.65% | 5.59% | 4.72% | 4.30% | 3.72% | 3.04% | 3.11% |
Clean Harbors Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the reporting periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has varied between 15.02% to 19.96% over the last few quarters. The margin trended downwards in the latter half of 2024, indicating a decrease in the percentage of revenue retained after deducting direct costs.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has ranged from 7.18% to 12.59% during the periods analyzed. There was an overall increasing trend until June 2023, followed by a slight decline in profitability in the subsequent quarters.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has shown an upward trend, starting at 4.55% in June 2020 and reaching 10.41% by December 2022. However, there was a slight dip in the margins towards the end of 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has also exhibited growth, starting from 3.04% in June 2020 and peaking at 8.27% in March 2023. Similar to the pretax margin, there was a slight decline towards the end of 2024.
Overall, Clean Harbors Inc has shown improvement in profitability margins over the years, with some minor fluctuations in the recent quarters. The company's ability to effectively manage costs and generate higher profits has contributed to its positive performance in terms of profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.09% | 9.32% | 9.00% | 8.89% | 9.60% | 9.48% | 10.61% | 10.99% | 10.36% | 9.71% | 8.19% | 6.71% | 6.15% | 7.52% | 7.17% | 6.18% | 6.08% | 5.89% | 5.85% | 6.08% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.45% | 5.70% | 5.50% | 5.41% | 5.92% | 5.79% | 6.66% | 7.21% | 6.72% | 6.23% | 5.20% | 3.96% | 3.59% | 4.45% | 4.28% | 3.49% | 3.26% | 2.91% | 2.48% | 2.62% |
| Return on total capital | 12.54% | 12.84% | 12.32% | 12.12% | 13.49% | 13.23% | 14.70% | 15.23% | 14.64% | 13.57% | 11.48% | 9.35% | 8.63% | 10.88% | 10.36% | 8.86% | 8.69% | 8.47% | 8.28% | 8.64% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.63% | 16.48% | 16.09% | 16.24% | 16.81% | 16.56% | 19.26% | 22.16% | 21.42% | 20.58% | 17.93% | 14.24% | 13.43% | 13.23% | 12.99% | 10.75% | 10.05% | 9.17% | 8.06% | 8.98% |
Clean Harbors Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the quarters analyzed. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased steadily from 6.08% in March 2020 to 9.60% in December 2023, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets. The Return on assets (ROA) also saw a positive trend, climbing from 2.62% in March 2020 to 5.45% in December 2024, reflecting the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
Furthermore, the Return on total capital exhibited a notable growth trajectory, starting at 8.64% in March 2020 and reaching 12.54% by December 2024. This metric signifies the company's ability to generate returns from both debt and equity capital invested in the business. Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) displayed a consistent upward trend, from 8.98% in March 2020 to 15.63% in December 2024, showcasing an improvement in shareholder value creation.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Clean Harbors Inc demonstrate the company's efficient operational performance and effective capital utilization, resulting in increasing returns for both investors and stakeholders over the analyzed periods.