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Ecolab Inc (ECL)

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$266.96
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Profit since last BUY5.16%
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BUY since 42 days
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07/11/2025: ECL (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 42 days. Profits (5.16%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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26 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $272.78

1 Year Target Price $272.78

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$272.78 Target price
52w Low $218.78
Current$266.96
52w High $274.17

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 44.33%
Avg. Invested days 63
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 75.69B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 36.37
1Y Target Price 272.78
Price to earnings Ratio 36.37
1Y Target Price 272.78
Volume (30-day avg) 26
Beta 1.04
52 Weeks Range 218.78 - 274.17
Updated Date 07/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 218.78 - 274.17
Updated Date 07/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.96%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.34

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Profitability

Profit Margin 13.41%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.72%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.76%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.77%

Valuation

Trailing PE 36.37
Forward PE 35.46
Enterprise Value 82881828501
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.83
Enterprise Value 82881828501
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.83
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.28
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.38
Shares Outstanding 283512992
Shares Floating 285413700
Shares Outstanding 283512992
Shares Floating 285413700
Percent Insiders 0.18
Percent Institutions 91.84

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Ecolab Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 as Economics Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. It initially focused on selling a dishwashing product called Soilax. Over the decades, it expanded its product line and services through organic growth and acquisitions, becoming a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Global Industrial: Provides water treatment and process applications, cleaning and sanitizing solutions, and related programs and services to the food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, mining, power, and other industries.
  • Global Institutional & Specialty: Offers specialized cleaning and sanitizing products, programs, and services to the foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and commercial laundry sectors.
  • Global Healthcare & Life Sciences: Focuses on infection prevention, surgical solutions, and contamination control products and services for hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers.
  • Other: Includes pest elimination services, equipment care, and other specialty businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Ecolab's leadership team includes the CEO, board of directors, and executive vice presidents heading different business segments and functions. The organizational structure is a mix of geographic regions and global business units, allowing for both local responsiveness and global efficiency.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Water Treatment Solutions: Solutions for industrial water treatment that help optimize water usage, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impact. Ecolab holds a significant share of the industrial water treatment market. Competitors include Suez and Veolia.
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Programs: Cleaning and sanitizing solutions for the food service and hospitality industry, helping to ensure food safety and hygiene. Competitors include P&G Professional and Diversey.
  • Infection Prevention Solutions: Offerings for infection prevention in healthcare facilities, including hand hygiene products and surface disinfectants. Competitors include GOJO and Steris.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries Ecolab serves (water treatment, hygiene, infection prevention) are driven by increasing regulations, growing concerns about resource scarcity, and a focus on safety and sustainability.

Positioning

Ecolab is a market leader with a strong reputation for innovation, customer service, and comprehensive solutions. Its size and scale provide a competitive advantage.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for Ecolab's combined markets is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Ecolab is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse product portfolio and global reach.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global Presence and Scale
  • Strong Brand Reputation
  • Comprehensive Product Portfolio
  • Innovation and R&D Capabilities
  • Strong Customer Relationships

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to Economic Cycles
  • Sensitivity to Raw Material Prices
  • Complexity of Global Operations
  • Potential for Regulatory Scrutiny
  • Higher prices than some competitors

Opportunities

  • Expanding into Emerging Markets
  • Developing Sustainable Solutions
  • Leveraging Digital Technologies
  • Acquiring Complementary Businesses
  • Increasing demand for hygiene solutions

Threats

  • Intense Competition
  • Changing Regulations
  • Economic Downturns
  • Fluctuations in Raw Material Costs
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Diversey Holdings (DSEY)
  • Suez (SEV)
  • Veolia (VIE.PA)
  • P&G Professional (PG)

Competitive Landscape

Ecolab has a larger scale and more comprehensive solutions, but smaller competitors may be more agile and focused on specific niches.

Major Acquisitions

Purolite

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3700
  • Strategic Rationale: Expands Ecolabu2019s water treatment solutions with advanced separation and purification technologies.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Ecolab has demonstrated consistent growth over the past years, driven by organic growth and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates generally project continued growth for Ecolab, driven by increasing demand for its products and services.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in digital technologies and sustainable solutions.

Summary

Ecolab is a strong company with a leading position in the water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services market. Its comprehensive solutions, global reach, and strong brand reputation are working well. Ecolab needs to remain vigilant about economic cycles, raw material costs, and increasing competition.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Ecolab Investor Relations
  • Industry Reports
  • Market Analysis
  • Company Filings

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates, which are subject to change. This is not financial advice.

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About Ecolab Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Saint Paul, MN, United States
IPO Launch date 1988-01-05
CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Christophe Beck
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
Full time employees 48000
Full time employees 48000

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, refining, pulp and paper, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers cleaning and sanitizing products, such as infection prevention, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries under the Ecolab, Bioquell, Purolite, and Anios brand names. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. It sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.