Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share l...
Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 38.27 (historical range: 30.62–62.09, median: 40.22), placing it at the 39th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 4.81 (range: 2.72–5.53, 79th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 31.47 (range: 24.94–46.85, 36th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Ecolab, Inc.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 16% over the observed period (from an average of 45.0 to 37.6).
Ecolab, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 38.27 | 40.22 | 39th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 4.81 | 4.37 | 79th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 31.47 | 33.29 | 36th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.31% | 2.41% | 42th | near its historical average |
Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Valuation & P/E History
Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics industry currently trading at $288.89 with a market capitalization of $81.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ECL based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 38.27 is below the historical median of 40.22, placing ECL at the 39th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.81 compares to a median of 4.37.
ECL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Ecolab, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ECL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ECL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Ecolab, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ECL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Ecolab, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 51 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ECL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ECL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ECL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.