Ecolab

Ecolab EV/EBIT

The EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Ecolab (ECL) as of Nov 13, 2026 is 29.09. In the previous year, EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) was 32.44 — a change of -10.31% (lower).

EV/EBIT

29.09

YoY

-10.31%

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EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Ecolab is 2025 29.09 . EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Ecolab was 2024 32.44 . It decreases by -10.31% lower compared to the previous year.

The Ecolab EV/EBIT history

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EV/EBIT
Date
EV/EBIT
Jan 1, 2019
44.40 USD
Jan 1, 2020
49.56 USD
Jan 1, 2021
50.30 USD
Jan 1, 2022
52.65 USD
Jan 1, 2023
39.22 USD
Jan 1, 2024
32.44 USD
Jan 1, 2025
29.09 USD
Jan 1, 2026 (e)
27.03 USD
The Ecolab EV/EBIT history
YEAREV/EBITYoY
est27.03-7.09%
29.09-10.31%
32.44-17.29%
39.22-25.51%
52.65+4.66%
50.30+1.49%
49.56+11.63%
44.40+3.82%
42.76+11.00%
38.52-8.73%
42.21-1.22%
42.73+1.95%
41.92+132.36%
18.04+27.67%
14.13-22.19%
18.16+27.80%
14.21+1.65%
13.98+24.38%
11.24-38.95%
18.41-0.22%
18.45—

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Ecolab Valuation

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Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)

The P/E ratio divides Ecolab's share price by its earnings per share. It tells you how many years of current earnings you are "paying for" when you buy the stock. A P/E of 20 means you pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings. The S&P 500 historically trades at an average P/E of roughly 15–17. A P/E significantly above that may signal high growth expectations; one below may indicate undervaluation — or declining business quality.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S)

The P/S ratio divides market capitalization by total revenue. Unlike the P/E ratio, it works even for companies that are not yet profitable, making it essential for evaluating high-growth firms. A P/S below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation, while ratios above 10 are typically reserved for fast-growing tech or SaaS companies with high expected future margins.

Price-to-EBIT Ratio

This ratio relates Ecolab's market price to its operating earnings, excluding the effects of debt structure and tax jurisdiction. It is particularly useful for comparing companies across different countries or with different levels of leverage, because it focuses purely on operational profitability. Lower values suggest cheaper operational earnings.

How to Use This Chart

This chart plots Ecolab's valuation multiples over time. Compare the current P/E, P/S, and P/EBIT to their own historical averages — if the current ratio is well below the multi-year average, the stock may be relatively cheap compared to its own track record. Combine this with industry comparisons: a P/E that looks high in absolute terms may be justified if Ecolab grows earnings faster than its peers.

Ecolab Stock analysis

What does Ecolab do? Ecolab Inc is an American company that is a global leader in providing products, services, and solutions for the hygiene and cleaning industry. The company was founded in 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota and is headquartered in Saint Paul. It employs over 50,000 employees worldwide and has customers in over 170 countries. Ecolab specializes in developing products and solutions for the food and beverage industry, hospitality industry, energy and water industry, and healthcare industry. The company's business model is based on the three pillars of water, hygiene, and energy, offering a wide range of products and services to help customers make their processes and operations more efficient, safe, and sustainable. Ecolab offers water treatment, reuse, and resource protection solutions, as well as cleaning, disinfection, pest control, and equipment maintenance products. It also provides solutions for improving energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption, optimizing processes, and reducing emissions. Ecolab is known for its top-notch research and development capabilities, investing significant resources each year in developing innovative technologies and products. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides comprehensive training programs to support customers in safely and effectively using their products. Overall, Ecolab is a leading company that specializes in providing solutions for a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment, and is well-positioned to continue playing a significant role in the industry in the future. Ecolab is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ecolab stock

EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Ecolab is 29.09 in 2025.

EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Ecolab changed from 32.44 to 29.09, representing a -10.31% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) Ecolab since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.

The EV/EBIT ratio measures a company's enterprise value relative to its operating earnings. It accounts for debt, making it useful for comparing companies with different capital structures.

EV/EBIT = Enterprise Value / Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

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