Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsEcolab Inc (ECL)
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$58.12
-1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.90B
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$276.22
+2.31%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $80.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 267% more annual revenue ($16.84B vs $4.59B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -3.0%. CLMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. CLMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CLMT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
ECL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 40.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 562.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of -1172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -4.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.3% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLMT
The strongest argument for CLMT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 40.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ECL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
CLMT is growing revenue faster at 40.8% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (489M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLMT scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100) and 40.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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