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ECL
$264.44+7.03 (+2.73%)
After Hours$260.60-3.84 (-1.45%)· Last close Jun 9
Ecolab Inc.
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The Narrative
Ecolab Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $264.44. Wall Street consensus targets $316.43 (21 analysts), implying a +19.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 14% below its 52-week high of $309.27, remaining 2.0% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +19.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Whystock Valuation Model
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Current Price$264.44
Potential Downside
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Whystock Fair Value$264.44
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Analyst Consensus21 analysts
Buy
Mean target$316.43+19.7%
Range$260.00 – $345.00
Fundamentals
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 Gl...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.04%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
21.05%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.54M
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