ECL:NYE-Ecolab Inc.

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 207.1

Change

+0.50 (+0.24)%

Market Cap

USD 34.17B

Volume

0.68M

Analyst Target

USD 186.13
Analyst Rating

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Ecolab Inc develops and markets cleaning and sanitizing premium programs, products and services for the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, industrial and energy markets.

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ETFs Containing ECL

AQWG:LSE Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 8.74 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.35%)

USD 4.08M
AKWA:XETRA Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 8.69 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0.35%)

USD 4.08M
AQWA:LSE Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 8.69 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.35%)

USD 3.05M
AQWA:SW Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 8.21 % 0.00 %

+0.35 (+0.35%)

USD 4.08M
PHO Invesco Water Resources E.. 7.92 % 0.60 %

+0.86 (+0.35%)

USD 2.04B
XLB Materials Select Sector S.. 5.56 % 0.13 %

+1.31 (+0.35%)

USD 4.90B
ERTH:AU BetaShares Climate Change.. 5.45 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.35%)

USD 0.11B
SXLB:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 5.41 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (0.35%)

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RNEW VanEck Green Infrastructu.. 5.39 % 0.00 %

+0.72 (+0.35%)

USD 1.65M
IWTR iShares Trust - iShares M.. 4.76 % 0.00 %

+0.27 (+0.35%)

USD 5.69M
AHOY Tidal ETF Trust 4.72 % 0.00 %

+0.22 (+0.35%)

USD 2.91M
5HEE:SW Ossiam ESG LC Shiller Bar.. 4.58 % 0.00 %

+0.50 (+0.35%)

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VAW Vanguard Materials Index .. 4.53 % 0.10 %

+3.31 (+0.35%)

USD 2.94B
IVEG iShares Emergent Food and.. 4.46 % 0.00 %

+0.39 (+0.35%)

USD 4.93M
IH2O:SW iShares Global Water UCIT.. 4.42 % 0.00 %

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USD 2.20B
5HED:SW Ossiam ESG LC Shiller Bar.. 4.38 % 0.00 %

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WMTS:SW iShares MSCI World Materi.. 4.37 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.01B
5HEP:LSE Ossiam ESG Low Carbon Shi.. 4.21 % 0.00 %

+32.50 (+0.35%)

USD 0.06B
SPQB:XETRA Global X S&P 500® Quarte.. 4.02 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (0.35%)

USD 0.10B
PIO Invesco Global Water ETF 3.96 % 0.75 %

+0.35 (+0.35%)

USD 0.29B
RTM Invesco S&P 500® Equal W.. 3.81 % 0.40 %

+0.66 (+0.35%)

USD 0.28B
WELI:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 3.45 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.35%)

USD 0.12B
WELV:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 3.45 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.35%)

USD 0.12B
OCEN IndexIQ ETF Trust - IQ Cl.. 3.33 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+0.35%)

USD 5.02M
ABIT:F AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.85 % 0.00 %

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ABIE:F AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.85 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.35%)

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ABIT:XETRA AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.69 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.35%)

USD 0.40B
ABIE:XETRA AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.59 % 0.00 %

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MOAT:SW VanEck Morningstar US Sus.. 2.53 % 0.00 %

+0.23 (+0.35%)

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CIRC 2.48 % 0.00 %

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GLGG:LSE L&G Clean Water UCITS ETF 2.36 % 0.00 %

+10.30 (+0.35%)

USD 0.41B
GLUG:LSE L&G Clean Water UCITS ETF 2.36 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+0.35%)

USD 0.41B
VVGM:XETRA VanEck Morningstar Global.. 2.31 % 0.00 %

+0.13 (+0.35%)

USD 0.07B
GOAT:LSE VanEck Morningstar Global.. 2.27 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.35%)

USD 0.06B
GOGB:LSE VanEck Morningstar Global.. 2.27 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0.35%)

USD 0.07B
CESG:LSE FIRST TRUST GLOBAL FUNDS .. 2.18 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (0.35%)

USD 0.03B
CAPS:LSE First Trust Capital Stren.. 2.17 % 0.00 %

+12.75 (+0.35%)

USD 0.02B
FTCS First Trust Capital Stren.. 2.16 % 0.60 %

+0.90 (+0.35%)

USD 9.06B
XDWM:SW Xtrackers MSCI World Mate.. 2.14 % 0.00 %

+0.30 (+0.35%)

USD 0.23B
FCSG:LSE FIRST TRUST GLOBAL FUNDS .. 2.14 % 0.00 %

-0.75 (0.35%)

USD 0.03B
FTCS:LSE First Trust Capital Stren.. 2.14 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.35%)

USD 0.02B
KNG 1.65 % 0.00 %

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SUSA iShares MSCI USA ESG Sele.. 1.40 % 0.25 %

+0.93 (+0.35%)

USD 3.50B
CLMA:PA iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.29 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.35%)

N/A
CLMA:SW iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.29 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0.35%)

USD 0.03B
CLMA:LSE iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.10 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.35%)

USD 0.02B
CLMP:LSE iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.08 % 0.00 %

+3.10 (+0.35%)

USD 0.03B
ECLM:XETRA iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.07 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.35%)

USD 0.03B
CGW Invesco S&P Global Water .. 0.00 % 0.60 %

+0.75 (+0.35%)

USD 0.93B
CWW:CA iShares Global Water Comm.. 0.00 % 0.66 %

+0.49 (+0.35%)

CAD 0.32B
EVX VanEck Environmental Serv.. 0.00 % 0.56 %

+2.29 (+0.35%)

USD 0.07B
FIW First Trust Water ETF 0.00 % 0.55 %

+1.57 (+0.35%)

USD 1.47B
FMAT Fidelity® MSCI Materials.. 0.00 % 0.08 %

+0.82 (+0.35%)

USD 0.51B
IYM iShares U.S. Basic Materi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+2.74 (+0.35%)

USD 0.62B
KLD 0.00 % 0.50 %

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MOAT 0.00 % 0.49 %

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MXI iShares Global Materials .. 0.00 % 0.46 %

+1.03 (+0.35%)

USD 0.25B
SBM 0.00 % 0.95 %

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SMN ProShares UltraShort Basi.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

-0.19 (0.35%)

USD 1.07M
UYM ProShares Ultra Basic Mat.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.78 (+0.35%)

USD 0.04B
VLQ:CA 0.00 % 0.40 %

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WTRX 0.00 % 0.80 %

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DH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.19 (+0.35%)

USD 2.20B
IH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+34.50 (+0.35%)

USD 2.16B
IMSU:LSE iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+3.63 (+0.35%)

USD 0.12B
IUMS:LSE iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0.35%)

USD 0.12B
MOAT:LSE VanEck Morningstar US Sus.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+0.35%)

USD 0.51B
SXLB:LSE SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+0.35%)

USD 0.04B
WMAT:LSE SPDR® MSCI World Materia.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.25 (+0.35%)

USD 0.11B
XDWM:LSE db x-trackers MSCI World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.20 (+0.35%)

USD 0.22B
MATW:PA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.35%)

USD 0.12B
5HEE:F Ossiam Irl Icav - Ossiam .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.54 (+0.35%)

N/A
IQQQ:F iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.48 (+0.35%)

USD 2.16B
XDWM:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.44 (+0.35%)

USD 0.23B
ZPDM:F SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.40 (+0.35%)

USD 0.03B
2B7B:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0.35%)

USD 0.12B
5HEE:XETRA Ossiam ESG Low Carbon Shi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.48 (+0.35%)

USD 0.47B
GMVM:XETRA VanEck Morningstar US Sus.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.35%)

USD 0.51B
IQQQ:XETRA iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.44 (+0.35%)

USD 2.16B
XDWM:XETRA db x-trackers MSCI World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.27 (+0.35%)

USD 0.23B
ZPDM:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.23 (+0.35%)

USD 0.03B
EBLU Ecofin Global Water ESG F.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.49 (+0.35%)

USD 0.05B
DIET 0.00 % 0.00 %

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5HED:XETRA Ossiam ESG Low Carbon Shi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.40 (+0.35%)

USD 0.44B
HKND Humankind Benefit Corpora.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.41 (+0.35%)

USD 0.14B
MOGB:LSE VanEck Morningstar US Sus.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+0.35%)

USD 0.51B
AQWA Global X Clean Water ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.35%)

USD 9.44M
BECO BlackRock Future Climate .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.30 (+0.35%)

USD 3.16M
WMAT:SW SPDR® MSCI World Materia.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.28 (0.35%)

USD 0.11B

Market Performance

  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 40.55% 97% N/A 92% A
Dividend Return 0.62% 5% F 14% F
Total Return 41.17% 97% N/A 92% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 39.87% 100% F 96% N/A
Dividend Return 1.21% 29% F 22% F
Total Return 41.08% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 82.03% 88% B+ 89% A-
Dividend Return 6.59% 20% F 23% F
Total Return 88.62% 88% B+ 88% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.20% 63% D 83% B
Dividend Return 12.43% 67% D+ 81% B-
Total Return 1.23% 23% F 27% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 10.40% 93% A 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 119.56% 100% F 94% A
Market Capitalization 34.17B 43% F 12% F

Key Financial Ratios

  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 15% 15%
Price/Book Ratio 7.23 20% 13%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.10 26% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 21.10 9% 18%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.68% 67% 83%
Return on Invested Capital 12.15% 51% 78%
Return on Assets 6.89% 79% 85%
Debt to Equity Ratio 78.73% 60% 46%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

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.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

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.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector