ECL Share Price | Ecolab, Inc. Stock Analysis & Recommendation

Q: Is Ecolab, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Ecolab, Inc. moved from very expensive to fair. Based on the current metrics, Ecolab appears to be fairly valued. The company's P/E ratio stands at 42, while its EV to EBITDA is 28.65, and the PEG ratio is 1.18. In comparison, Linde Plc, a peer, has a more attractive P/E of 35.69 and an EV to EBITDA of 21.54, indicating that Ecolab is relatively more expensive than some of its peers.In terms of recent performance, Ecolab's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the year with a return of 7.64% compared to the S&P 500's 14.08%. However, over a three-year period, Ecolab's return of 91.26% also surpasses the S&P 500's 81.19%, suggesting a strong long-term performance despite recent underperformance. Overall, Ecolab's valuation metrics and peer comparisons indicate that it is fairly valued within its industry.

Q: Is Ecolab, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 26 September 2025, the technical trend for Ecolab, Inc. has changed from sideways to mildly bullish. The current stance is mildly bullish, supported by daily moving averages indicating a bullish trend. However, the weekly MACD and KST are mildly bearish, suggesting some caution. The Bollinger Bands are bullish on the weekly and mildly bullish on the monthly, adding to the positive outlook. In terms of performance, Ecolab has outperformed the S&P 500 over the year-to-date with a return of 15.65% compared to the S&P 500's 12.96%, but it has underperformed over the past month and year. Overall, the mixed signals from various indicators suggest a cautiously optimistic outlook for Ecolab.

Q: How big is Ecolab, Inc.?

Market Cap: As of Jun 18, Ecolab, Inc. has a market capitalization of 94,164.37 million, categorizing it as a Large Cap company.Recent Quarterly Performance: For the latest four quarters, Ecolab reported net sales of 15,684.50 million and a net profit of 2,121.80 million.Balance Sheet Snapshot: As of Dec 24, Ecolab's shareholder's funds amounted to 8,757.30 million, while total assets were reported at 22,387.80 million.

Q: What does Ecolab, Inc. do?

Overview:Ecolab, Inc. provides water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services within the specialty chemicals industry.Financial Snapshot:Most recent Net Sales: 3,695 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) Most recent Net Profit: 406 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) Market cap: USD 94,164.37 Million (Large Cap) Key Metrics:P/E: 42.00 Dividend Yield: 0.93% Debt Equity: 0.74 Return on Equity: 25.53% Price to Book: 10.61 Contact Details:Address: 1 Ecolab Place, SAINT PAUL MN: 55102 Tel: 1 651 2932233 Website: https://www.ecolab.com/

Q: Who are in the management team of Ecolab, Inc.?

As of March 2022, the management team of Ecolab, Inc. includes the following individuals:- Mr. Douglas Baker, who serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board.- Mr. Christophe Beck, who is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director.- Mr. Jeffrey Ettinger, who holds the position of Lead Independent Director.- Ms. Shari Ballard, who is an Independent Director.- Ms. Barbara Beck, also an Independent Director.- Mr. Arthur Higgins, who serves as an Independent Director.- Mr. Michael Larson, another Independent Director.This team plays a crucial role in guiding the company's strategic direction and governance.

Price Point

High/Low

1Day

52 Week

Valuation

Technical

Day's Volume

CASH

1.64 M

Shareholding (Mar 2026)

FII

22.96%

Held by 562 FIIs

DII

77.03%

Held by 52 DIIs

Promoter

0.00%

Is Ecolab, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

21-Oct-2025

As of October 17, 2025, Ecolab, Inc. is fairly valued with a P/E ratio of 42 and an EV to EBITDA of 28.65, despite recent stock performance lagging behind the S&P 500, while still showing strong long-term returns compared to its peers.

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Is Ecolab, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

30-Sep-2025

As of September 26, 2025, Ecolab, Inc. shows a mildly bullish trend supported by daily moving averages, though caution is advised due to mixed signals from weekly indicators and recent performance.

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How big is Ecolab, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Ecolab, Inc. has a market capitalization of $94.16 billion, with net sales of $15.68 billion and a net profit of $2.12 billion over the latest four quarters.

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What does Ecolab, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

Ecolab, Inc. specializes in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services within the specialty chemicals industry, with recent net sales of $3.7 billion and a market cap of $94.2 billion. Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 42.00 and a dividend yield of 0.93%.

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Who are in the management team of Ecolab, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, Ecolab, Inc.'s management team includes Executive Chairman Douglas Baker, CEO Christophe Beck, Lead Independent Director Jeffrey Ettinger, and Independent Directors Shari Ballard, Barbara Beck, Arthur Higgins, and Michael Larson. They are responsible for the company's strategic direction and governance.

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Score

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Dashboard

Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 6.47% of over the last 5 years

Positive results in Jun 25

With ROCE of 17.14%, it has a fair valuation with a 6.65 Enterprise value to Capital Employed

Mojo Parameters

Stock DNA

Industry

Specialty Chemicals

Market cap

USD 96,155 Million (Large Cap)

P/E

43.00

Industry P/E

Dividend Yield

0.81%

Debt Equity

0.79

Return on Equity

22.80%

Price to Book

9.84

Revenue and Profits:

Net Sales:

4,066 Million

(Quarterly Results - Mar 2026)

Net Profit:

437 Million

Total Returns

Total Returns (Price + Dividend)

TimePeriod

Price Return

Dividend Return

Total Return

3 Months

2.78%

6 Months

2.36%

1 Year

3.42%

2 Years

10.62%

3 Years

47.84%

4 Years

81.63%

5 Years

31.27%

Ecolab, Inc. for the last several years.

Risk Adjusted Returns v/s

News & Corporate Actions

News

No Recent News for the Company

Announcements

No announcement available

Corporate Actions

No corporate action available

Key Factors

Quality key factors

Factor

Value

Sales Growth (5y)

5.42%

EBIT Growth (5y)

10.09%

EBIT to Interest (avg)

6.96

Debt to EBITDA (avg)

2.60

Net Debt to Equity (avg)

0.74

Sales to Capital Employed (avg)

0.93

Tax Ratio

19.09%

Dividend Payout Ratio

36.82%

Pledged Shares

Institutional Holding

82.79%

ROCE (avg)

13.51%

ROE (avg)

19.97%

Valuation key factors

Factor

Value

P/E Ratio

Industry P/E

Price to Book Value

9.84

EV to EBIT

35.86

EV to EBITDA

26.82

EV to Capital Employed

5.93

EV to Sales

6.46

PEG Ratio

Dividend Yield

0.81%

ROCE (Latest)

16.54%

ROE (Latest)

22.80%

Technicals key factors

Indicator

Weekly

Monthly

MACD

Mildly Bearish

RSI

Bullish

No Signal

Bollinger Bands

Bearish

Bullish

Moving Averages

Mildly Bullish (Daily)

KST

Mildly Bearish

Dow Theory

Mildly Bullish

No Trend

OBV

Mildly Bullish

No Trend

Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish Turned

Shareholding

Shareholding Snapshot : Mar 2026

Shareholding Compare (%holding)

Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Held in 174 Schemes (25.0%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 562 Foreign Institutions (22.96%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

Financial

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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Mar'26 - QoQ

Mar'26

Dec'25

Change(%)

Net Sales

4,066.10

4,196.00

-3.10%

Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income

944.50

1,044.40

-9.57%

Interest

77.10

82.70

-6.77%

Exceptional Items

-57.70

-74.50

22.55%

Consolidate Net Profit

436.60

568.60

-23.21%

Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)

167.60%

187.90%

-2.03%

USD in Million.

Compare with Peers

Net Sales

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Mar 2026 is -3.10% vs 0.74% in Dec 2025

Consolidated Net Profit

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Mar 2026 is -23.21% vs -3.58% in Dec 2025

All Quarterly Results

Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'25

Dec'25

Dec'24

Change(%)

Net Sales

16,081.20

15,741.40

2.16%

Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income

3,874.30

3,547.80

9.20%

Interest

304.70

338.40

-9.96%

Exceptional Items

-162.20

-160.10

-1.31%

Consolidate Net Profit

2,093.30

2,131.90

-1.81%

Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)

180.20%

166.00%

1.42%

USD in Million.

Compare with Peers

Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2025 is 2.16% vs 2.75% in Dec 2024

Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2025 is -1.81% vs 53.04% in Dec 2024

All Annual Results

Company CV

About Ecolab, Inc.

Ecolab, Inc.

Specialty Chemicals

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. The Company's cleaning and sanitizing programs and products, pest elimination services and equipment maintenance and repair services support customers in the foodservice, food and beverage processing, hospitality, healthcare, government and education, retail, textile care and commercial facilities management sectors in over 170 countries. Its segments include Global Industrial, Global Institutional, Global Energy, Other and Corporate. Its Global Industrial segment consists of the Water, Food and Beverage, Paper and Textile Care operating units. Its Global Institutional segment consists of the Institutional, Specialty and Healthcare operating units. The Global Energy segment provides on-site and technology-driven solutions to the global drilling, oil and gas production, refining, and petrochemical industries. The Company's Other segment consists of the Pest Elimination operating units.

Company Coordinates

Company Details

1 Ecolab Place , SAINT PAUL MN : 55102

Tel: 1 651 2932233

https://www.ecolab.com/

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