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Ecolab Inc(ECL)
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Reward55Moderate
Risk43Moderate
📊75%Data
Revenue growing 18% YoY
ECL
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE
Ecolab Inc | Basic Materials
Balanced
Market Cap:87.40Bn
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
43
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: $321.86.

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 2

  • Cash flow82/100

    12% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability73/100

    13% net margin · 23% ROE

Watchouts 2

  • Valuation18/100

    P/E 32.3× · PEG 2.93

  • Balance sheet35/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 2.9×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

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 87.40B, and a P/E ratio of 42.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 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.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (55)

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.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap87.40B
P/E Ratio42.3879
Dividend Yield0.88%
52 Week High309.27
52 Week Low219.9311
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/5/1988
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding283M
No. of Employees48,000
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.992
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.ecolab.com
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