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Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Überbewertet
Basic MaterialsSpecialty ChemicalsUnited States

Fundamental

67

Kurs

$268.50

Marktkapitalisierung

$78.56B

Teil 1 · Was das Unternehmen wert ist

Übersicht

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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P/E: 24.3Score: 65Market cap: $23.63B

Its ChemTreat arm sells industrial water treatment chemicals and on-site service to power plants, refineries and food and beverage processors, competing head-on with Ecolab's Nalco Water business.

Solenis LLCNot tracked

Since absorbing Diversey in 2023 Solenis sells both industrial water treatment chemistry and cleaning and hygiene programmes, the same two halves of Ecolab's business, to the same food plants, mills, hotels and restaurants.

Veolia Environnement SA (Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions)VIE

Veolia's water technologies arm offers the same package Ecolab does — treatment chemistry, equipment and managed water services — to chemical, microelectronics, mining, power and pharmaceutical plants worldwide.

Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (栗田工業株式会社)6370

The Japanese group sells boiler, cooling and wastewater treatment chemicals plus ultrapure water service to electronics, steel, paper and refining customers, and has pushed into North America and Europe where Ecolab's Nalco Water is strongest.

Bilanz & Liquidität

Umsatz

$16.84B

Letzte 12 Monate (bis 30.6.2026)

Nettogewinn

$2.12B

Letzte 12 Monate (bis 30.6.2026)

Freier Cashflow

$1.90B

Gesamtes Eigenkapital

$9.77B

Gesamtverbindlichkeiten

$14.89B

Current Ratio

1.84

Zinsdeckungsgrad

8.65

Schulden/EBITDA

3.22

Gewinn je Aktie

Umsatz & Nettogewinn

Freier Cashflow

Ertragsaufschlüsselung

Historische Aufstellung

Margen im Zeitverlauf

Verschuldung im Zeitverlauf

Wie schwer die Schulden wiegen

Wachstumsraster

Wachstum — Umsatz

Innerer-Wert-Schätzung

ZyklischÜberbewertet

Innerer Wert

$195.62

Aktueller Kurs

$268.50

Sicherheitsmarge

-37.3%

Innerer-Wert-Spanne

$127.16 - $264.09

Streubreite zwischen den verwendeten Bewertungsmethoden, kein statistisch kalibriertes Konfidenzintervall.

Bewertungsmethoden

Kursziel der Analysten:$324.95
Diskontierter Cashflow (DCF):Nicht anwendbar für diesen Unternehmenstyp
Gewinnmultiplikator (P/E):$227.81
Graham-Wachstumsformel:Nicht anwendbar für diesen Unternehmenstyp
Ertragskraftwert (EPV):$85.38
Gerechtfertigtes P/B:Nicht anwendbar für diesen Unternehmenstyp
Dividendendiskontierung (Gordon):Nicht anwendbar für diesen Unternehmenstyp
P/FFO, Funds from Operations:Nicht anwendbar für diesen Unternehmenstyp
Gewinn im Zyklusmittel:$145.70
Umsatzmultiplikator:Nicht anwendbar für diesen Unternehmenstyp
Analystenkonsens:Starker Kauf (24B / 6H / 0S)
Letzte Gewinnüberraschung:-0.55%

Bewertungskennzahlen

P/E-Verhältnis

36.86

ROE

21.2%

P/B-Verhältnis

7.65

P/FCF

41.06

Bruttomarge

44.1%

ROIC

9.4%

Rentabilitäts-Radar

Wertschöpfung (Wettbewerbsvorteil)

ROIC

9.4%

WACC

8.2%

ROIC − WACC

+1.2 pp

Der ROIC übersteigt die Kapitalkosten: Das Unternehmen schafft Wert für die Aktionäre.

Fundamentalanalyse-Kriterien

Bestanden (18)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 8.42%
  • Price CAGR 8.95%
  • ROIC 9.4%
  • Gross Margin 44.1%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 16.9%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 21.4%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 6.4%
  • Analyst Consensus 80% Buy
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.44
  • Share Dilution -0.5%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Nicht bestanden (7)

  • P/FCF 41.06
  • P/B Ratio 7.65
  • CapEx intensity
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Earnings Surprise avg -0.7%

Nicht verfügbar (3)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
  • Net Margin Trend (invalid data)

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

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criteria

Gewinnqualität

1.44

Hohe Qualität: Gewinne durch Cashflow gedeckt

Aktienverwässerung

-0.5%

Aktienrückkäufe. Aktionärsfreundlich

Institutionelle Beteiligungen

Unternehmensführung

Führungsteam

NamePositionAlter
Mr. Christophe BeckCEO, President & Chairman of the Board57
Mr. Scott D. KirklandChief Financial Officer51
Ms. Margeaux M. KingExecutive Vice President of Human Resources47
Mr. Darrell R. BrownCo-Chief Operating Officer of Global Markets61
Mr. Gregory Russell B. CookCo-Chief Operating Officer of Global Businesses56
Mr. Bryce L. MewhorterSenior VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer50
Dr. Dan D. LeClouxExecutive VP & Chief Technical Officer-
Mr. Andrew C. HedbergVice President of Investor Relations-
Ms. Jandeen M. Boone J.D.Executive VP, General Counsel, Secretary & Interim Chief Compliance Officer51
Ms. Chris LeongExecutive VP and Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer58

Prüfungsrisiko

6

Vorstandsrisiko

7

Vergütungsrisiko

2

Aktionärsrechterisiko

2

Teil 2 · Der Preis und der Einstiegszeitpunkt

Dieser Teil sagt nicht, ob das Unternehmen etwas taugt: Er hilft bei der Wahl des Kaufzeitpunkts, nachdem die Fundamentaldaten überzeugt haben. Enthalten: technische Analyse, Potenzial, historische Drawdowns, Gamma-Exposure.

Dokumente

  • Jahresbericht (10-K)

    Ein jährlicher Überblick über das Geschäft, die Finanzergebnisse und die Risiken des Unternehmens.

    Eingereicht am 2026-02-23

    Dokument ansehen
  • Quartalsbericht (10-Q)

    Ein Update zur finanziellen Entwicklung der letzten drei Monate.

    Eingereicht am 2026-08-06

    Dokument ansehen
  • Ad-hoc-Meldung (8-K)

    Eine Mitteilung über ein wichtiges Ereignis, etwa einen Führungswechsel oder eine bedeutende Ankündigung.

    Eingereicht am 2026-07-28

    Dokument ansehen

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Latest News

Recent headlines for ECL, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 5/19/2026NEUTRAL
    Ecolab Looks to Raise About $4 Billion to Fund CoolIT Takeover

    Ecolab Inc. is reportedly planning to raise approximately $4 billion through investment-grade bond sales. The primary purpose of this debt issuance is to finance the company's acquisition of CoolIT Systems Inc. While the bond sale itself is a financing activity, its success and the terms of the acquisition will be key factors for investors to monitor. The move indicates Ecolab's strategic intent to expand its operations through M&A, which could lead to future growth but also introduces integration risks and increased leverage.

  • 3/30/2026NEUTRAL
    Citi Approaching Lenders to Fund Ecolab’s $4.8 Billion Deal

    Citigroup Inc. is reportedly seeking to syndicate a $4.8 billion financing package for Ecolab Inc.'s acquisition of CoolIT Systems Inc. This move indicates Ecolab's progression in its planned acquisition, which is valued at $4.8 billion. While the financing details are still being arranged, the news highlights the significant capital commitment Ecolab is making. Investors will monitor the final terms of the deal and the strategic rationale behind acquiring CoolIT Systems to assess its long-term impact on Ecolab's financial performance and market position.

  • 3/20/2026POSITIVE
    Ecolab to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm CoolIT for $4.75 Billion

    Ecolab Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems Inc. for $4.75 billion in an all-cash transaction. CoolIT Systems is a leading provider of advanced cooling solutions for AI data centers, a rapidly growing segment driven by increasing computational demands. This strategic acquisition is expected to bolster Ecolab's offerings in the high-growth data center market, enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive solutions for thermal management. Investors may view this move positively, as it positions Ecolab to capitalize on the significant expansion in AI infrastructure and data center development.

via Markets Gazette