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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Grade

ECL · Basic Materials

A+
Grade updated: August 16, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$77.7B
P/E Ratio
35.8
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+2.2%
Net Margin
12.9%
Return on Equity
21.2%
Dividend Yield
1.1%

About Ecolab Inc.'s fundamentals

Ecolab is a specialty chemicals company with a $74.4 billion market capitalization that generated a net margin of 12.9% and achieved a return on equity of 21.2%, indicating efficient profit generation and effective use of shareholder capital. However, the company's revenue growth has been modest at 2.2% year-over-year, while its P/E ratio of 35.8 reflects a relatively high valuation compared to earnings. The company returns a portion of profits to shareholders through a 1.1% dividend yield.

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