Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsCVR Partners LP (UAN)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$304.41
-1.12%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $84.98B
UAN
CVR Partners LP
$112.06
-0.76%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 2534% more annual revenue ($17.37B vs $659.46M). UAN leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs 12.0%. UAN trades at a lower P/E of 11.2x. UAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ECL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
UAN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 99.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 10.6%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UAN
The strongest argument for UAN centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at 21.0%.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 41.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UAN
The primary concerns for UAN are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.09 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL profiles as a value stock while UAN is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (450M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UAN scores higher overall (61/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 16.1% margins. 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.
CVR Partners LP
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
CVR Partners, LP, produces and distributes nitrogen fertilizer products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
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