Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$260.60
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $72.47B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$92.71
+0.51%
ENERGY · Cap: $205.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 1008% more annual revenue ($182.34B vs $16.45B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 7.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TTE
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
7.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.5%
Earnings declined 27.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
TTE generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), 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.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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