Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsNexa Resources SA (NEXA)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$257.97
+1.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $72.12B
NEXA
Nexa Resources SA
$13.05
-13.29%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 404% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $3.26B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 6.4%. NEXA trades at a lower P/E of 7.8x. NEXA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NEXA
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ECL.
Margin of Safety
-54.0%
Fair Value
$8.04
Current Price
$13.05
$5.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 41.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 654.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : NEXA
The strongest argument for NEXA centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 41.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NEXA
The primary concerns for NEXA are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL profiles as a value stock while NEXA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
NEXA is growing revenue faster at 41.7% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEXA scores higher overall (72/100 vs 57/100) and 41.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Nexa Resources SA
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Nexa Resources SA is dedicated to the zinc mining and smelting business. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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