Ecolab (ECL) stock
Ecolab is a stable company in the “Consumer staples” sector. Here are the key numbers from official filings and the price. The full report with 20 years of history, comparison and news is in the Analyst.
| Metric | Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth a year | 2.3% | slow |
| Profit margin | 12.9% | medium |
| Debt to annual profit | 2.7 | moderate |
| Dividends a year | 1.0% | small |
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 38 | expensive |
| Share price over the year | +2% | nearly unchanged |
The full report: 20 years of history, valuation, comparison with any companies, news and a live price.
Open the ECL report →In short
Of five key metrics, 1 are strong and 1 weak. Over the past year the stock nearly unchanged (+2%).
Which goal it fits
- Grow capital — does not fit.
- Earn income — partly.
- Preserve — fits.
Assessed by the same rules as in the Analyst: the company's metrics are checked against what matters for each goal.
Does Ecolab pay dividends
Yes. The dividend yield is about 1.0% a year at the current price. The dividend has been raised 18 years in a row.
Is Ecolab stock expensive
Price to earnings (P/E) is 38: an investor pays 38 dollars for each dollar of the company's annual profit. That is expensive: future growth is already priced in.
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Data as of 2026-10-06: filings — SEC EDGAR, price — Yahoo Finance. This page is educational and is not investment advice.