Ecolab (ECL) Financial Analysis & Valuation | Quarter Chart

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segments. The Global Industrial segment offer... more
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United S... more

Company facts

Reported company information and share structure.

Company Share structure
Market Cap$78.80BExchangeNYSE
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryUSCEOChristophe Beck
IPO Date1973-02-21CAGR7.95%
Employees48,000Websitewww.ecolab.com
Div. Yield0.95%Payout Ratio37%
Buy Back Yield0.24%Total Yield1.19%
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Key metrics

Reported fundamentals and market-derived technical indicators.

Fundamentals Technicals
EV$87.11BP/E36.18Forward P/E29.68PEG11.39
P/S5.02P/B8.39P/CF27.81P/FCF45.05
Sales$16.84BSales 1Y7.11%Sales 3Y14.08%Sales 5Y38.83%
EPS$7.74EPS 1Y-0.53%EPS 3Y81.27%EPS 5Y104.67%
Sales QoQ8.59%EPS QoQ25%Sales QoQ Avg2.43%EPS QoQ Avg2.44%
Gross Margin22.05%Operating Margin17.37%Profit Margin12.57%ROCE12.22%
ROA7%ROE21%Altman Z Score4.02Piotroski Score6
Current Ratio1.84Quick Ratio1.57Cash Ratio0.86Op. CF Ratio0.07
Debt/Equity1.37Debt/Assets0.46Lt Debt/Equity1.24Lt Debt/Cap.0.55
Intrst Cov.9.66Inventory Turnover5.62Asset Turnover0.56Receivables Turnover4.88
Enterprise Value$87.11BP/E Ratio36.18
Forward P/E29.68PEG Ratio11.39
P/S Ratio5.02P/B Ratio8.39
P/CF Ratio27.81P/FCF Ratio45.05
EPS$7.74EPS Growth 1Y-0.53%
EPS Growth 3Y81.27%EPS Growth 5Y104.67%
Revenue Growth 1Y7.11%Gross Margin0.22%
Operating Margin0.17%Profit Margin0.13%
ROE0.21%ROA0.07%
ROCE0.12%Current Ratio1.84
Quick Ratio1.57Cash Ratio0.86
Debt/Equity1.37Interest Coverage9.66
Altman Z Score4.02Piotroski Score6

Ecolab (ECL) valuation & financials

Ecolab (ECL) has a market capitalization of $78.80B and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.2. It operates in the Basic Materials sector (Chemicals - Specialty).

Ecolab's revenue grew +7.1% over the last year.

Ecolab's next earnings report is scheduled for October 27, 2026 before market open; analysts estimate EPS of $2.18. Check the earnings calendar to see all companies reporting this week.

📈 Analysts estimate ECL EPS of $2.18 for the upcoming quarter. See Ecolab revenue & EPS analyst forecasts for the next four quarters with Quarter Chart Premium.

Ecolab (ECL) — frequently asked questions

When does Ecolab (ECL) report earnings next?

Ecolab is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026 before market open. Analysts estimate EPS of $2.18.

What is Ecolab's market cap?

Ecolab (ECL) has a market capitalization of $78.80B.

What is ECL's P/E ratio?

Ecolab trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.2, with trailing twelve-month EPS of $7.74.

How fast is Ecolab growing?

Ecolab's revenue grew +7.1% over the last year.

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