Values as of: 2024-06-26
EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange
Last Closing
USD 240.65Change
-0.53 (-0.22)%Market Cap
USD 34.17BVolume
0.71MVerdict
Verdict
Ecolab Inc develops and markets cleaning and sanitizing premium programs, products and services for the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, industrial and energy markets.
Company Website : http://www.ecolab.com
Currency: USD
Country : USA
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| Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) | Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange) | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| YTD | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 21.33% | 93% | A | 91% | A- | ||
| Dividend Return | 0.57% | 27% | F | 16% | F | ||
| Total Return | 21.90% | 89% | A- | 91% | A- | ||
| Trailing 12 Months | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 32.90% | 87% | B+ | 89% | A- | ||
| Dividend Return | 1.24% | 24% | F | 17% | F | ||
| Total Return | 34.13% | 87% | B+ | 88% | B+ | ||
| Trailing 5 Years | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 21.89% | 65% | D | 59% | D- | ||
| Dividend Return | 5.13% | 20% | F | 17% | F | ||
| Total Return | 27.02% | 59% | D- | 52% | F | ||
| Average Annual (5 Year Horizon) | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 2.88% | 35% | F | 52% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 3.95% | 30% | F | 47% | F | ||
| Total Return | 1.07% | 28% | F | 26% | F | ||
| Risk Return Profile | |||||||
| Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 21.67% | 76% | C+ | 48% | F | ||
| Risk Adjusted Return | 18.22% | 33% | F | 42% | F | ||
| Market Capitalization | 34.17B | 98% | N/A | 97% | N/A | ||
| Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) | Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange) | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| Market Value | |||||||
| Price / Earning Ratio | 31.90 | 13% | 13% | ||||
| Price/Book Ratio | 7.88 | 4% | 10% | ||||
| Price / Cash Flow Ratio | 28.89 | 7% | 9% | ||||
| Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio | 23.51 | 4% | 10% | ||||
| Management Effectiveness | |||||||
| Return on Equity | 20.16% | 89% | 83% | ||||
| Return on Invested Capital | 11.22% | 76% | 69% | ||||
| Return on Assets | 6.91% | 82% | 83% | ||||
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 93.87% | 35% | 38% | ||||
| Target Price Action | Rating Action | Analyst | Rating | Price | Date |
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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.
This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
