Ecolab Inc (ECL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Ecolab Inc stock (ECL) is currently trading at $256.48. Ecolab Inc PE ratio is 35.23. Ecolab Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.52. Analyst consensus price target for ECL is $321.57. WallStSmart rates ECL as Underperform.
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ECL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Ecolab Inc (ECL)
ECL trades 142% above its Graham fair value of $125.22, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Ecolab Inc (ECL) · 10 metrics scored
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Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Ecolab Inc (ECL) Key Strengths (3)
93.96% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Every $100 of equity generates $23 in profit
Ecolab Inc (ECL) Areas to Watch (7)
Very expensive at 7.4x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium valuation at 4.5x annual revenue
Modest earnings growth at 6.50%
Solid revenue growth at 17.80% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Ecolab Inc (ECL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 22.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.73), Price/Sales (4.52), Price/Book (7.40) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 17.80%, EPS Growth at 6.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 14.70%, Profit Margin at 12.90%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 22.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 17.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Ecolab Inc (ECL) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Ecolab Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 16.1B with 18% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.9% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 2250.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 758M in free cash flow and 1.1B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Ecolab Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Ecolab Inc.
Bottom Line
Ecolab Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (18% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Ecolab Inc(ECL)
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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.