Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Investment Research Dashboard
About Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock analysis
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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Overview
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a publicly traded company in the Basic Materials sector , specifically within the Chemicals - Specialty industry . As of the latest trading session, ECL trades at $268.75 with a market capitalization of 75.64B . Over the past 52 weeks, ECL has traded between $243.15 and $309.27 , with the current price positioned at approximately 39% of this range . The stock currently trad...
Key Takeaways
- Operates in the Basic Materials sector (Chemicals - Specialty)
- Market cap: 75.64B
- Current price: $268.75
- 52-week range: $243.15 - $309.27
- P/E ratio: 34.72
Investment Score
A systematic tri-factor framework (valuation, quality, momentum) using trailing twelve-month fundamentals and current price momentum—aligned with the full investment score dashboard.
Score unavailable for this asset.
0-39
Defensive posture
40-54
Mixed / wait for confirmation
55-69
Constructive setup
70-100
Attractive zone
Total Score
Value
Cheapness vs fundamentals and cash generation
Quality
Durability of profitability and balance sheet
Momentum
Price trend strength and persistence
Company Overview
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Gl...
Company Information
- CEO
- Christophe Beck
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Employees
- 48000
Contact Information
- Website
- https://www.ecolab.com
- Address
- 1 Ecolab Place
- Country
- US
Investment Analysis & Business Insights
Investment Highlights
✓ Strong presence in the Basic Materials sector with established market position
✓ Growth-oriented company with premium valuation (P/E: 34.7)
Important Investment Considerations
- ⚠All investments carry risk, including potential loss of principal for Ecolab Inc. shareholders
- ⚠Market volatility can significantly impact stock price, especially for mid-cap stocks
- ⚠Sector-specific risks in Basic Materials may affect company performance
- ⚠Past performance does not guarantee future results for Ecolab Inc.
- ⚠Investors should consider how Ecolab Inc. fits within their overall portfolio allocation
- ⚠Premium valuation (P/E: 34.7) requires strong growth to justify
Market Cap
75.64B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
34.72
Beta
0.90
Data Sources & Methodology
Financial data on this page is sourced from verified SEC EDGAR filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reports), real-time market data providers, and official company disclosures. All analysis is generated using AI models trained exclusively on reliable financial documents. For detailed information about our data sources and methodology, see our Methodology page.Not investment advice.
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About Basic Materials Sector
The Basic Materials sector includes companies that extract, process, and manufacture raw materials and chemicals used in various industries.
Basic Materials (1D)
55/100 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Overall
- +0.9%
- NYSE
- +0.4%
- NASDAQ
- +1.3%
| Sector | 1D | 1W | 1M | P/E | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | +0.3% | +0.9% | +3.0% | 19.0 | 85/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Healthcare | +0.2% | +1.0% | +4.1% | 23.5 | 84/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Real Estate | +1.8% | +2.1% | -0.3% | 29.7 | 72/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Communication Services | +0.7% | -2.5% | +2.8% | 21.8 | 62/100⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Basic Materials | +0.9% | +0.4% | -1.3% | 24.9 | 55/100⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Consumer Defensive | +0.8% | -0.0% | -0.9% | 28.7 | 53/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Utilities | -0.7% | +2.0% | -1.3% | 25.2 | 52/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Energy | -0.2% | +0.4% | -2.4% | 19.6 | 49/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Consumer Cyclical | +0.3% | -3.1% | -2.8% | 43.3 | 14/100⭐ |
| Technology | -1.6% | -0.3% | -3.1% | 42.2 | 14/100⭐ |
| Industrials | -0.5% | -1.3% | -8.9% | 30.4 | 10/100⭐ |
Sector returns combine NYSE and NASDAQ averages. P/E is the latest blended sector multiple. Sector score ranks each sector vs peers using percentile ranks (not fixed thresholds): 48% 1M + 24% 1W + 8% 1D + 20% P/E (lower P/E ranks higher). Data as of 2026-07-27.