Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN)vsEcolab Inc (ECL)
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels Inc
$4.91
+3.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $407.48M
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$276.18
+1.69%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $80.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 8234% more annual revenue ($16.84B vs $202.09M). ECL leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -62.5%. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ASPN
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
ECL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -65.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 36.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.3% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASPN
The strongest argument for ASPN centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ASPN
The primary concerns for ASPN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASPN profiles as a turnaround stock while ECL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASPN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.97 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (489M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aspen Aerogels Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells airgel insulation products primarily for use in the energy infrastructure and building materials markets in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Ecolab Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ecolab Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an American corporation that develops and offers services, technology and systems that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene in a wide variety of applications. It helps organizations both private market as well as public treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but also for use in food, healthcare, hospitality related safety and industry.
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