Start with its own history
At 14.22×, HCCI is 75.4% below its 9-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · HCCIWaste ManagementUpdated Nov 4, 2026
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
14.22×
75.4% belowthe 9-observation annual average
Share price45.51
÷Earnings per share3.2
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 14.22 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2013 – 2022
Annual P/ESelected-period average 57.75×
3-year average20.88×3 positive annual observations
5-year average37.16×5 positive annual observations
10-year average57.75×9 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM11.92×7 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 15 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 9.02× | -26.7% |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 12.32× | -70.2% |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 41.31× | -52.9% |
| Dec 28, 2019 | 87.67× | +147.0% |
| Dec 29, 2018 | 35.49× | +102.3% |
| Dec 30, 2017 | 17.54× | -71.0% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 60.38× | -65.8% |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 176.67× | N/M |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2015 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 28, 2013 | 79.36× | -30.8% |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 114.62× | -30.8% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 165.60× | +328.0% |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 38.69× | -37.1% |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 61.53× | N/M |
| Jan 3, 2009 | N/M | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How HCCI compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 HCCI This stockHeritage-Crystal Clean, Inc | 14.22× |
 TDCXTDCX Inc. | 10.96× |
 VVXV2X, Inc. | 24.44× |
 TGHTextainer Group Holdings Limited | 10.20× |
 SPSP Plus Corporation | 34.17× |
 CMRECostamare Inc. | 5.08× |
 CIRCorgi ETF Trust I - Corgi CRCL 2x Daily ETF | 22.68× |
 CCECCapital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. | 11.92× |
 NVRIEnviri Corporation | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does HCCI’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 7 positive peer ratios above is 11.92×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 45.51 ÷ EPS 3.2 = 14.22×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 4, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
HCCI P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc's current P/E is 14.22× based on the quote data last updated Nov 4, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.