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Ecolab Inc(ECL) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward58Moderate
Risk40Moderate
75%Data
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:78.95Bn
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Reward Rating
58
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
40
Moderate
Risk Assessment

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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $324.95.

What is Ecolab Inc?

provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally.

ECL · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

ECL stands out on cash flow and profitability, but watch the valuation signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

ECL · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Cash flow82/100

    12% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability75/100

    13% net margin · 22% ROE

  • Growth69/100

    Rev +4.3% CAGR · earnings +23.9%

Watchouts 1

  • Valuation18/100

    P/E 34.6× · PEG 2.90

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What is Ecolab Inc?

provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 78.95B, and a P/E ratio of 37.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (58)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
Market Cap78.95B
P/E Ratio37.752
Dividend Yield1.01%
Beta0.89
Insider Activity
12M windowBearish
Shares soldShares bought
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3-6months
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6-9months
221,265 shares
$6.5M
1750 shares
$193k
9-12months
223,136 shares
$6.1M
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