Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsUnited States Antimony Corporation (UAMY)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$257.97
+1.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $72.12B
UAMY
United States Antimony Corporation
$8.64
+6.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 42040% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $39.04M). ECL leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -41.4%. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
UAMY
Avoid15
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 9.4x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -12.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : UAMY
The strongest argument for UAMY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UAMY
The primary concerns for UAMY are Price/Book, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL profiles as a value stock while UAMY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 15/100). 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.
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.
United States Antimony Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
United States Antimony Corporation produces and sells antimony, silver, gold, and zeolite products in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Thompson Falls, Montana.
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