Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsToyota Motor Corporation ADR (TM)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$254.22
-0.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $72.46B
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
$187.53
-0.78%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $230.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR generates 306549% more annual revenue ($50.45T vs $16.45B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. TM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TM
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 592.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.0x book value
7.3% margin — thin
Earnings declined 42.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TM
The strongest argument for TM centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TM
The primary concerns for TM are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
TM generates stronger free cash flow (592.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 55/100). 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.
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.
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles and sells passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. The company is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.
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