Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc.

290.23
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+1.24
(+0.43%)
7.52EPS
37.21P/E
78.23BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. carries a market capitalization of 78.23B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 87.05B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap78.23B
Enterprise Value87.05B

Important Dates

Ecolab Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

Earnings Date10/27/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. has 280.33M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding280.33M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.21. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.68, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.78.

PE Ratio37.21
PS Ratio4.68
PB Ratio7.78
P/TBV Ratio-27.81
P/FCF Ratio25.92
P/OCF Ratio25.76

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 22.42 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.17 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 30.52 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Ecolab Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 26.23, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 87.05B versus a market cap of 78.23B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales5.17
EV / EBITDA22.42
EV / EBIT30.52
EV / FCF26.23

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, 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 12.01 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.84
Quick Ratio1.50
Debt / Equity138.02
Debt / EBITDA3.58
Interest Coverage12.01

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 21.85, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.84 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.89, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.16, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 350,885.42 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 48,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 5.86 indicates how many times Ecolab Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)21.85
Return on Assets (ROA)7.89
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)10.84
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.16
Revenue Per Employee350,885.42
Employee Count48,000.00
Inventory Turnover5.86

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. recorded 496.10M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 18.87, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 2.63B, leaving 2.12B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax496.10M
Effective Tax Rate18.87

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Ecolab Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 4.59% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 280.09, while the 200-day moving average is 275.21.

52-Week Price Change4.59%
50-Day Moving Average280.09
200-Day Moving Average275.21

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, 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 3.88B, while operating income came in at 3.05B.

Revenue16.84B
Gross Profit7.43B
Operating Income3.05B
Pretax Income2.63B
Net Income2.12B
EBITDA3.88B
EBIT2.85B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)7.52

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, 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 Equivalents5.14B
Total Debt13.92B
Net Debt8.04B
Equity (Book Value)10.06B
Book Value Per Share35.87
Working Capital5.03B

Cash Flow

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Ecolab Inc. produced 3.06B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow3.06B
Free Cash Flow3.06B
FCF Per Share10.83

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. posted 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 Margin44.11
Operating Margin18.08
Pretax Margin15.61
Profit Margin12.57
EBITDA Margin23.05

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. paid dividends of 2.83 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 37.09 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.86, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -3.86, meaning Ecolab Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share2.83
Payout Ratio37.09
Shareholder Yield-3.86
FCF Yield3.86

Stock Splits

Ecolab Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 9, 2003 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/9/2003
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Ecolab Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 5.40, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.40