ECL

$272.59

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Ecolab Inc.

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$272.59
Potential Downside
39.9%
Whystock Fair Value$163.82
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Fundamentals

SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals

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).
$77.21B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
37.44
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.98
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
101.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
22.52%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.77

Recent News

24/7 Wall St.
Mar 17, 2026

Top Chemicals Stocks to Watch: ECL, EMN, and BCC

Not every chemicals and materials stock is created equal. Some are firing on all cylinders with record results and confident forward guidance. Others are grinding through a rough patch, leaning on cost cuts to stay afloat. Here’s how Ecolab (NYSE:ECL), Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN), and Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC) stack up right now, ranked from third to ... Top Chemicals Stocks to Watch: ECL, EMN, and BCC

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Mar 16, 2026

Ecolab plans $500 million expansion in Eagan

Ecolab plans to spend $500 million to upgrade and expand its longstanding operations in Eagan, where it hosts research and development facilities that serve all 40 industries it touches. As part of the multi-year construction project along Lone Oak Road, the company is seeking a $10 million grant from the state of Minnesota to support 82,000 square feet in added space, much of it for ...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
The Fly
Mar 16, 2026

Qualcomm, Adobe downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Qualcomm, Adobe downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 12, 2026

Here's Why You Should Retain Ecolab Stock in Your Portfolio Now

ECL gains on strong Q4 results, expanding high-tech water solutions and digital platforms, with Ovivo deal and R&D push supporting growth despite macro headwinds.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 12, 2026

Ecolab (ECL) Down 8.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Ecolab (ECL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.