Historical Valuation
Ecolab Inc (ECL) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 31.95 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 34.91. The fair price of Ecolab Inc (ECL) is between 247.68 to 313.84 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
247.68-313.84
Current Price：271.74
Fair
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Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 7.65. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 7.57 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 1.06% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 7.78, the current P/B ratio is about -1.60% higher. Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 2.09%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 2.56%, the current FCF yield is approximately -18.53% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 2.47% , the current FCF yield is about -15.35% lower.
P/B
Median3y
7.57
Median5y
7.78
FCF Yield
Median3y
2.56
Median5y
2.47
Competitors Valuation Multiple
AI Analysis for ECL
The average P/S ratio for ECL competitors is 2.30, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Ecolab Inc Corp (ECL.N) exhibits a P/S ratio of 4.46, which is 93.98% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 4.16%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
AI Analysis for ECL
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Market capitalization of ECL increased by 0.00% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in Unknown from 0.00 to 0.00.
The secondary factor is the Unknown, contributed 0.00%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of ECL in the past 1 year is driven by Unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ECL currently overvalued or undervalued?
Ecolab Inc (ECL) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 31.95 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 34.91. The fair price of Ecolab Inc (ECL) is between 247.68 to 313.84 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Ecolab Inc (ECL) fair value?
ECL's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Ecolab Inc (ECL) is between 247.68 to 313.84 according to relative valuation methord.
How does ECL's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for ECL's competitors is 2.30, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Ecolab Inc Corp (ECL) exhibits a P/S ratio of 4.46, which is 93.98% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 4.16%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Ecolab Inc (ECL) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a P/B ratio of 7.65. This indicates that the market values ECL at 7.65 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Ecolab Inc (ECL) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a FCF Yield of 2.09%. This means that for every dollar of Ecolab Inc’s market capitalization, the company generates 2.09 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Ecolab Inc (ECL) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.95. This means the market is willing to pay $31.95 for every dollar of Ecolab Inc’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Ecolab Inc (ECL) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a Forward P/S ratio of 4.46. This means the market is valuing ECL at $4.46 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.