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Ecolab Net Debt/FCF

The Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Ecolab (ECL) as of Nov 13, 2026 is 4.61. In the previous year, Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio was 3.86 — a change of 19.44% (higher).

Net Debt/FCF

4.61

YoY

19.44%

Last updated:

Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Ecolab is 2025 4.61 . Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Ecolab was 2024 3.86 . It decreases by 19.44% higher compared to the previous year.

The Ecolab Net Debt/FCF history

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Net Debt/FCF
Date
Net Debt/FCF
Jan 1, 2018
4.84 USD
Jan 1, 2019
3.97 USD
Jan 1, 2020
4.27 USD
Jan 1, 2021
6.20 USD
Jan 1, 2022
7.84 USD
Jan 1, 2023
4.77 USD
Jan 1, 2024
3.86 USD
Jan 1, 2025
4.61 USD
The Ecolab Net Debt/FCF history
YEARNet Debt/FCFYoY
4.61+19.44%
3.86-19.10%
4.77-39.08%
7.84+26.40%
6.20+45.24%
4.27+7.57%
3.97-18.10%
4.84-16.71%
5.82+8.18%
5.38-0.06%
5.38-13.29%
6.20—

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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

Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Ecolab is 4.61 in 2025.

Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Ecolab changed from 3.86 to 4.61, representing a 19.44% change. The value is higher than the previous year.

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Net Debt/FCF indicates how many years it would take to repay net debt using free cash flow. Lower ratios suggest faster deleveraging potential.

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