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ECL
$255.59-3.92 (-1.51%)
Market ClosedLast close May 4
Ecolab Inc.
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The Narrative
Ecolab Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $255.59. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $249.04, remaining 6.0% below its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show oversold RSI of 30 and bearish MACD signal, explaining why ECL maintains its current current market pressure. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Oversold momentum (RSI 30) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Long-term trend bearish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$255.59
Potential Downside
39.7%
Whystock Fair Value$154.13
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Analyst Consensus21 analysts
Buy
Mean target$317.48+24.2%
Range$270.00 – $352.00
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).
$76.38B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
37.10
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.02
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
103.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
21.86%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.14M
Recent News
Is It Too Late To Consider Ecolab (ECL) After CoolIT Deal And Rich P/E Multiple?
If you are wondering whether Ecolab at around US$259 per share still stacks up as a worthwhile holding, the key question is what that price really implies about its underlying value. The stock is currently around US$259.51, with returns of a 3.7% decline over the past week and a 3.7% decline over the past month, while the 1 year return sits at 2.7% and the 3 year return at 54.2%. Recent coverage has focused on Ecolab's role in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, which keeps...
How Investors May Respond To Ecolab (ECL) Strong Q1 Results And New Korea Bioprocessing Lab
In late April 2026, Ecolab reported higher first-quarter revenue of US$4,066.1 million and net income of US$432.6 million, while Ecolab Life Sciences opened its first Asian Bioprocessing Applications Lab in Dongtan, Korea to support local biopharmaceutical process development. This combination of expanding bioprocessing capabilities in a major biosimilars hub and higher earnings adds weight to Ecolab’s life sciences and high-tech growth focus. We’ll now examine how the new Korea...
Bank of America Cuts Ecolab (ECL) Price Target, Maintains Buy on Long-Term Outlook
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is included among the 10 Best Large Cap Dividend Growth Stocks to Invest in. On April 29, Bank of America lowered its price recommendation on Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) to $335 from $345. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said it is cutting its 2026 and 2027 EPS forecasts […]
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Ecolab Inc (ECL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth Amidst Challenges
Ecolab Inc (ECL) reports robust earnings with a 13% EPS growth, while navigating commodity inflation and geopolitical pressures.