Ecolab Inc.
ECLBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframeEcolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. At a $80.88B market cap, Ecolab Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within basic materials. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences.
Market Cap
$80.88B
Beta
0.88
P/E (TTM)
38.17
P/E (Fwd)
30.75
EPS (TTM)
$7.56
EPS (Fwd)
$9.38
ROE
22.0%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$5.14B
Total Debt
$13.92B
Free CF
$1.47B
52W Change
3.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ECL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 8, 2026 close, ECL finished 3.10% above its 150-day moving average ($269.75) and 1.96% above its 200-day moving average ($272.76). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ECL overbought or oversold?
At the October 8, 2026 close, ECL's RSI(14) was 58.7, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $5.14B in cash, though total debt stands at $13.92B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $1.47B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 22.0% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $14.19B to $16.08B.
Investors considering Ecolab Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with ECL's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ECL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.