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Ecolab Inc.

ECL

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§ Financial healthLong-term stability

61/ 100

Overall score·ECL

Current price

288.89USD

26/10/2026

P/E, P/B

Valuation

Weak

Rates whether the stock is cheap or expensive relative to its history and sector. A score above 60 suggests the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value.

Tracks:P/E · P/B · FCF yield · sector

Valuace je náročná: P/E 38,2, PEG 2,63 a EV/EBITDA 21,7 ukazují na prémii vůči běžným hodnotám v chemickém sektoru. Silnějšími stránkami jsou růst tržeb, ziskovost a nízká beta; slabšími jsou pomalejší růst EPS a vyšší zadlužení.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months

About the same

Estimated chance of beating the index: about 49%

8 of 8 inputs

NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Metrics summary

A quick look at Ecolab Inc. (ECL) combining financial health, the short-term signal, valuation, DCF, management quality and operating metrics. It is analytical context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

61/100

The overall score is based mainly on long-term fundamentals, complemented by the current signal and the available qualitative rating of the company.

59/100

Slightly positive signal based on current news, price action and the economy.

33/100

A lower score means the stock is expensive relative to the company's earnings and assets.

115% above fair value

An estimate of what the stock should be worth based on the company's future cash.

+10%

How fast the company's revenue grows year on year.

75/100

How much the company earns from each unit of revenue and from invested capital.

67/100

Debt level, share-price volatility and how resilient the company is in bad times.

76/100

AI estimate of management quality, execution and capital allocation.

84/100

AI estimate of the company's durable competitive advantage.

§ Financial results

Financial results·ECL

mld. USD

RevenueEBITDANet incomeEBITDA margin

Margins and profitability·ECL

Net marginEBITDA marginDashed = estimate

Net margin

+12.9 %

FY 2025 · reported

EBITDA margin

+23.8 %

FY 2026 · estimate

Net margin

+12.6 %

last 12 months

Operating margin

+18.5 %

last 12 months

ROE

+22.0 %

last 12 months

FY = fiscal year · TTM = trailing 12 months

§ Context and events

Management

CEO, prezidentem a předsedou představenstva je Christophe Beck; finančním ředitelem Scott D. Kirkland. Strategie Ecolabu stojí na propojení chemických řešení, zařízení a odborného servisu v oblasti vody, hygieny a čištění. Firma se zaměřuje na růst u zákazníků a zvyšování provozní efektivity.

Articles about Ecolab Inc., in Czech (0)

No articles yet. New analyses are published daily.

§ Upcoming results

27 October 2026

Today

Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a global stock traded on NYSE. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Ecolab Inc. price today?

As of 26 October 2026, Ecolab Inc. trades at about 288.89 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Ecolab Inc.?

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Does Ecolab Inc. pay a dividend?

Ecolab Inc. either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Ecolab Inc. a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Ecolab Inc. as slightly positive (score 59/100). Financial health comes out at 61/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. The DCF model currently puts the price about 115 % above its model fair value. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

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§ Current signalShort-term mood

/ 100

● Slightly positive

Earnings today

On 27 October 2026 the company publishes its quarterly results. This period tends to bring large price moves.

News summary

Fresh news

Signal 27/10, 14:02

Ecolab zveřejnil snímek výsledků za 3. čtvrtletí; bez číselných detailů nelze určit směr dopadu, který potvrdí až konkrétní výsledky a výhled.

Cena za 7 i 30 dní mírně vzrostla a RSI 60 s rostoucím trendem krátkodobě podporují výhled. Slabší momentum a vysoká volatilita tento signál omezují; dlouhodobě podporuje firmu poptávka po vodním hospodářství a hygieně.

Risks: Slabší výsledky či výhled nebo obrat rostoucího cenového trendu by současný pozitivní náklon zpochybnily.

More about the signal

Risks: Slabší výsledky či výhled nebo obrat rostoucího cenového trendu by současný pozitivní náklon zpochybnily.

Signal history· 2

24/1007:0263 · Slightly positive
Ecolab podle zprávy z 23. října podpořil membránovou technologii pro opětovné využití vody investicí; širší přijetí by zvýšilo strategický přínos, pomalé zavádění jej omezí.
23/1004:0164 · Slightly positive
Ecolab oznámil strategickou investici do ZwitterCo na podporu cirkulárního využití vody; dopad by potvrdilo rychlejší rozšíření této technologie, zatímco samotná investice jej může omezit.

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§ Model fair value (DCF)

Overvalued115% above fair value

134.16

range 105.4 – 175.9

Current price

288.89 USD

26 Oct 26

PriceFair value range (DCF)UndervaluedOvervalued

What the calculation is based on

Model

134.16 USD

range 105.4 USD – 175.9 USD

: 6.0%
: 8.5%
: 6.75 USD

Růst FCF 6 % p.a. představuje konzervativní předpoklad pro zavedenou společnost a zohledňuje mírný růst EPS. Diskontní sazba 8,5 % odráží relativně nízkou betu, stabilní povahu podnikání a rizika spojená se zadlužením; terminální růst je nastaven na 2,5 %.

DCF terms explained+

DCF (discounted cash flow) estimates how much cash the company will generate in the future and converts it into today's value per share.

Free cash flow (FCF) is the money left after running the business and investing. “12 m” means the last 12 months.

The discount rate expresses risk: the riskier the company, the higher the rate and the lower the fair value.

Fair value is a model estimate — not the market price and not an investment recommendation.

With Premium you can adjust growth, the discount rate and free cash flow, and the fair value recalculates live.

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§ Valuation check

Is the price reasonable?

Six quick tests: price against fair value, the last year, similar companies and analyst estimates. They are calculated from the numbers, not from AI estimates. This is not a recommendation.

Data 18 of 18

Valuation score

1/ 6

6/6 tests available

1. Below DCF fair value

115.3% above the DCF midpoint.

2. Well below DCF value

Discount = below the range or at least 15% below the midpoint.

3. Price vs. the last year

69% above the 1-year low (245.7 USD to 308.4 USD), based on stored daily prices.

4. P/E vs. similar companies

P/E 38.2 vs. median 21.9 (26 companies).

5. P/E relative to growth

PEG 2.6; a lower value means cheaper growth.

6. Analyst price target

12.5% vs. the current price, 21 analysts.

Price vs DCF

Current price

288.9 USD

Low 105.4 USDHigh 175.9 USD

Current priceDCF midpoint: 134.2 USD

Price vs analyst target

Current price

288.9 USD

Low 295.0 USDHigh 360.0 USD

Current priceAverage: 325.1 USD

DCF gap

above range

115.3% above the DCF midpoint (134.2 USD).

Analyst target

+12.5%

Average target 325.1 USD vs. price 288.9 USD.

Analyst consensus

Target range

295.0 USD - 360.0 USD

Coverage

21 analysts

Analyst consensus

1.5 / 5

Changes 180 d

+2 / -0

EPS next year

15.0%

Revenue next year

7.9%

Valuation multiples

38.2

30.8

8.0

4.8

21.7

2.6

52-week range69% above the low

245.7 USD308.4 USD

3.0%

10.0%

12.6%

22.0%

Price vs 50D3.0%

Price vs 200D4.9%

Metrics explained+

Price and fair value

DCF range: A model estimate of fair value from future free cash flow. A price above the range means the market pays a premium over the model; a price below it may signal a more conservative market valuation or an overly optimistic model.
Analyst target: The average and range of the analyst price targets we track. It is the market consensus, not a FinSignal recommendation, and it can lag fast price moves.
52-week range: Shows where the current price sits between the low and high of the last year. A value near the high often signals strong momentum, but on its own says nothing about whether the stock is expensive.
Price vs 50D / 200D: Compares the price with its short- and long-term moving averages. A positive value means the price is above the trend; a negative one below it.

Multiples

P/E: Price relative to current earnings. A lower P/E can mean cheaper, but it can also point to a weak outlook or risk.
Forward P/E: Price relative to next year's expected earnings. For growing companies it is often more useful than the historical P/E because it reflects estimates of future earnings.
P/B: Price relative to the book value of equity. It makes more sense for banks, insurers and capital-intensive companies than for software or brands.
P/S: Price relative to revenue. It helps with companies that have low or negative earnings; a high P/S means the market expects strong growth or future margins.
EV/EBITDA: The value of the whole company, including debt, relative to operating profit before depreciation. Useful for comparing companies with different leverage.
PEG: P/E adjusted for earnings growth. A value around 1 may suggest the valuation matches growth, but the metric is sensitive to estimates.

Growth and quality

EPS growth: Year-on-year change in earnings per share. Strong growth supports a higher valuation, but for cyclical companies it can be temporary.
Revenue growth: The growth rate of sales. It helps tell whether profits grow on real demand or mainly on cost savings.
Net margin: How much of each unit of revenue is left as net profit. A higher margin often points to stronger pricing power or more efficient operations.
ROE: Return on equity. A high ROE can signal a quality business, but check that it is not artificially boosted by heavy debt.

Most data available. Missing values mean the market data source did not provide them for this ticker. The data is indicative and may be delayed. Price as of 26/10/2026.

Management and competitive advantage

Both are estimated by the AI from the company profile, news and results. They do not count towards the 6-pillar financial health score. The AI comments are in Czech.

strong

Management získává nadprůměrné hodnocení díky dlouhodobě zavedenému podnikání, rozšiřování působnosti akvizicí a stabilní dividendové politice; governance rizika jsou celkově nízká, přestože hodnocení představenstva je slabší.

strong

Ecolab má výraznou konkurenční výhodu díky zavedeným značkám, rozsáhlé servisní a prodejní síti a dlouhodobým vztahům se zákazníky, které podporují opakované příjmy a náklady na změnu dodavatele.

Information

Type: Global stock
Symbol: ECL
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Sector: Materiály
: 38.2x
: 80.9B USD
: 138.0 %
: 0.88

§ Risk profile

Výnos českého investora může kolísat kvůli kurzu USD/CZK. Podnikání je citlivé na ceny chemických vstupů, průmyslovou poptávku a schopnost přenášet náklady na zákazníky.

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