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ECOLAB INC. operates in the Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics industry, Consumer Defensive sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 16.1B | 16.1B | 15.7B | 15.3B | 14.2B | 12.7B |
| Net Income | 2.1B | 2.1B | 2.1B | 1.4B | 1.1B | 1.1B |
| EPS | $7.28 | $7.28 | $7.37 | $4.79 | $3.81 | $3.91 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.8B | 1.6B | 1.1B | 1.4B |
| ROIC | 11.9% | 13.8% | 15.5% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% |
| Gross Margin | 44.5% | 44.5% | 43.5% | 40.2% | 37.8% | 40.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.15 | 1.30 | 1.31 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.64 | $2.68 | $2.36 | $2.16 | $2.06 | $1.95 |
| Operating Income | 2.7B | 2.7B | 2.8B | 2.0B | 1.6B | 1.6B |
| Operating Margin | 17.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 12.6% |
| ROE | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 17.1% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 285M | 285M | 287M | 286M | 287M | 289M |
ECOLAB INC. passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
ECOLAB INC. trades at 37.8x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 33.7x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 40.7x vs a median of 35.6x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 11.2% with a gross margin of 41.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 2.0%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +3.4%.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a current P/E ratio of 37.8, compared to its historical median P/E of 33.7. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.2%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a market capitalization of $78.5B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, ECOLAB INC. (ECL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.96%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.00%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, ECOLAB INC. (ECL) appears fair. The current P/E of 37.8 is 12% above its historical median of 33.7. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 9.3%.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) operates in the Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) reported annual revenue of $16.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a net profit margin of 12.9%. This is a healthy margin.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) generated $1.9 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. This indicates moderate leverage.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $7.28 in its most recent fiscal year.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.4%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 41.2%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for ECOLAB INC. (ECL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has a book value per share of $34.27, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.