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Ecolab Inc.

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Basic MaterialsNYSEUnited States
263.35USD+2.22 (+0.85%)

About Ecolab

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services across a wide range of industries in the United States and internationally.

The company operates through three primary segments:

  • Global Industrial: Water treatment and process applications, cleaning and sanitizing solutions (for manufacturing, food & beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals & mining, power generation, pulp & paper, commercial laundry, petroleum refining, and petrochemical industries)

  • Global Institutional & Specialty: Cleaning and sanitizing products (for foodservice, hospitality, lodging, education, government, and retail industries)

  • Global Healthcare & Life Sciences: Infection prevention and contamination control solutions (for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries), including surgical and end-to-end cleaning products under the Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios brands

  • Other Services:

    • Pest Elimination: Solutions for detecting, eliminating, and preventing pests (in restaurants, food processors, healthcare, education, and hospitality)

    • Colloidal Silica: Used in binding and polishing (for semiconductor, catalyst, and aerospace manufacturing)

    • Textile Care Solutions: Custom programs for wash processes (including dispensing equipment, water/energy management, and real-time data tools)

Ecolab was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Ecolab's Business Strategy

Ecolab operates with a solutions-based approach focused on water, hygiene, and infection prevention services across multiple industries. The company combines specialty chemicals, equipment, and on-site service to address critical customer challenges in food safety, clean water, safe environments, and operational efficiency.

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Our Take on Ecolab

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Water, Hygiene & Infection Prevention Position: Ecolab is a leader in cleaning, sanitization, and water treatment solutions, serving industrial, institutional, healthcare, and foodservice clients. Its services are mission-critical and tightly integrated into customers’ daily operations.

Service-Driven Recurring Revenue Model: The company operates a…

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Company Details

Exchange
NYSE
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Christophe Beck
Employees
48,000
IPO Date
1957-01-01
ISIN
US2788651006
Website
ecolab.com

Key Metrics

Market Cap
74.59BUSD
P/E Ratio (TTM)
35.54
Net Profit Margin
12.91%
Debt / Asset Ratio
0.38
Dividend Yield (TTM)
1.06%
Volume
187,221
Avg Volume
1.35M
Shares Outstanding
283.62M
Free Float
100.64%
β Beta
0.99
52W Range
221.6 - 309.3

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Profitability
3.8/5Good
Liquidity
2.6/5Average
Leverage
3.5/5Good
Cash Flow
5.0/5Excellent
Valuation
3.0/5Average

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