Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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 38.64 (historical range: 30.62–44.31, median: 36.34), placing it at the 81th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 4.95 (range: 4.10–5.53, 84th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 143.62 (range: 25.74–150.82, 94th percentile).
Ecolab, Inc. appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 38.64 | 30.62 | 36.34 | 44.31 | 81th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 4.95 | 4.10 | 4.72 | 5.53 | 84th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 143.62 | 25.74 | 63.84 | 150.82 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0th | expensive relative to its history |