Ecolab (ECL) fundamentals: P/E, valuation, undervalued?
Ecolab · Materials · ref. ETF XLB · price $285.66
In short — Ecolab trades at 38.3× earnings (P/E), 30.4× forward, with a net margin of 12.6 % and revenue growth of +10 %. Read: High P/E (P/E 38 (above average)).
Is Ecolab stock cheap or undervalued? A good time to buy? Here are its fundamentals — P/E, PEG, margin and income statement — to judge its valuation.
📈 1-year price
$285.66+4.6% over range
Oct 14, 25low $245.73 · high $308.35Oct 13, 26
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91% recommend buying · 11 analysts
Valuation : High P/E — P/E 38 (above average)
Valuation
38.3
P/E (price/earnings)
30.4
Forward P/E
11.62
PEG
8.0
Price/book (P/B)
$80.1B
Market cap
7.45
EPS
Profitability & growth
12.6 %
Net margin
+10 %
Revenue growth
+3 %
Earnings growth
$13.9B
Total debt
Ecolab income statement
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14.2B | $1.1B | 7.7 % |
| 2023 | $15.3B | $1.4B | 9.0 % |
| 2024 | $15.7B | $2.1B | 13.4 % |
| 2025 | $16.1B | $2.1B | 12.9 % |
⚠️ Indicative financial data (Yahoo Finance), not investment advice. Amounts in $.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's P/E and is the stock undervalued? What's a good P/E?
Ecolab's P/E is 38.3 (forward 30.4). Below ~15 = fairly cheap, above ~30 = expensive. Our valuation verdict: "High P/E".
Is Ecolab profitable?
Ecolab has a net margin of 12.6 % (EPS 7.45). The company is profitable.
Is ECL stock expensive?
Our read: "High P/E" — P/E 38 (above average). Cross-check with growth and sector.
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