Ecolab Inc.
ECLBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
Scan Results
Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. The $77.60B market capitalization puts ECL squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences.
Market Cap
$77.60B
Beta
0.90
P/E (TTM)
36.61
P/E (Fwd)
29.45
EPS (TTM)
$7.53
EPS (Fwd)
$9.36
ROE
22.4%
ROA
8.0%
Cash
$519.8M
Total Debt
$9.27B
Free CF
$1.59B
52W Change
2.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $519.8M in cash, though total debt stands at $9.27B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $1.59B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 22.4%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $14.19B to $16.08B.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Ecolab Inc.'s trajectory.