Ecolab Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Ecolab Inc. carries a market capitalization of 78.60B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 86.91B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 78.60B |
| Enterprise Value | 86.91B |
Share Statistics
Ecolab Inc. currently has 280.33M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 280.33M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Ecolab Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.15. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.67, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.77.
| PE Ratio | 37.15 |
| PS Ratio | 4.67 |
| PB Ratio | 7.77 |
| P/TBV Ratio | -27.77 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 25.87 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 25.72 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Ecolab Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 21.32 and an EV/FCF ratio of 26.19. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.16 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 28.54 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 5.16 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.32 |
| EV / EBIT | 28.54 |
| EV / FCF | 26.19 |
Financial Position
Ecolab Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.84, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 138.02, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 12.61 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 1.84 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.50 |
| Debt / Equity | 138.02 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.41 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.61 |
Financial Efficiency
Ecolab Inc. posts a return on equity of 21.85 and a return on invested capital of 11.57.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 21.85 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.89 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 11.57 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 11.16 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.86 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Ecolab Inc. has paid 496.10M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 18.87.
| Income Tax | 496.10M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 18.87 |
Stock Price Statistics
Ecolab Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 1.42727% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 278.81, while the 200-day moving average is 272.86.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 1.42727% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 278.81 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 272.86 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Ecolab Inc. generated 16.84B in revenue and converted that into 2.12B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.52. EBITDA reached 4.08B, while operating income came in at 3.05B.
| Revenue | 16.84B |
| Gross Profit | 7.43B |
| Operating Income | 3.05B |
| Pretax Income | 2.63B |
| Net Income | 2.12B |
| EBITDA | 4.08B |
| EBIT | 3.05B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 7.52 |
Balance Sheet
Ecolab Inc. holds 5.14B in cash and equivalents against 13.92B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 8.04B. Total book value stands at 10.06B, with working capital of 5.03B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 5.14B |
| Total Debt | 13.92B |
| Net Debt | 8.04B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 10.06B |
| Book Value Per Share | 35.87 |
| Working Capital | 5.03B |
Cash Flow
Ecolab Inc. produced 3.06B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.06B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.06B |
| FCF Per Share | 10.83 |
Margins
Ecolab Inc. operates with a gross margin of 44.11, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 18.08 and net profit margin of 12.57 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 44.11 |
| Operating Margin | 18.08 |
| Pretax Margin | 15.61 |
| Profit Margin | 12.57 |
| EBITDA Margin | 24.20 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 37.09 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 2.83 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 37.09 |
| Shareholder Yield | -3.87 |
| FCF Yield | 3.86 |
Stock Splits
Ecolab Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 9, 2003 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 6/9/2003 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
Ecolab Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 5.39, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 5.39 |