ECL Ecolab PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Ecolab stock stands at 35.62 as of Feb 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $7.43 and the stock price of $264.69 per share. A decrease of 4.4% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 37.3 of the last 4 quarters.
ECL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ecolab has been 35.87. The current 35.62 PE ratio is comparable to the historical average. In the past ten years, ECL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2021 quarter at 59.39, with a price of $234.59 and an EPS of $3.95. The Dec 2017 quarter recorded the bottom point at 25.8, with a price of $134.18 and an EPS of $5.2.
Ecolab PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 33.5% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -36% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.54 | -23.35% | $234.32 | $7.43 |
| 2023 | 41.15 | 8.26% | $198.35 | $4.82 |
| 2022 | 38.01 | -36% | $145.56 | $3.83 |
| 2021 | 59.39 | N/A | $234.59 | $3.95 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $216.36 | -$4.2 |
| 2019 | 35.67 | 19.82% | $192.99 | $5.41 |
| 2018 | 29.77 | 15.39% | $147.35 | $4.95 |
| 2017 | 25.8 | -7.56% | $134.18 | $5.2 |
| 2016 | 27.91 | -17.52% | $117.22 | $4.2 |
| 2015 | 33.84 | 29.85% | $114.38 | $3.38 |
| 2014 | 26.06 | -19.27% | $104.52 | $4.01 |
| 2013 | 32.28 | 8.21% | $104.27 | $3.23 |
| 2012 | 29.83 | 0.61% | $71.9 | $2.41 |
| 2011 | 29.65 | 33.5% | $57.81 | $1.95 |
| 2010 | 22.21 | -12.32% | $50.42 | $2.27 |
Ecolab PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 31.54 | -11.18% | $234.32 | $7.43 |
| Sep 2024 | 35.51 | -10.33% | $255.33 | $7.19 |
| Jun 2024 | 39.6 | -6.54% | $238 | $6.01 |
| Mar 2024 | 42.37 | 2.96% | $230.9 | $5.45 |
| Dec 2023 | 41.15 | 5.19% | $198.35 | $4.82 |
| Sep 2023 | 39.12 | -13.45% | $169.4 | $4.33 |
| Jun 2023 | 45.2 | 10.59% | $186.69 | $4.13 |
| Mar 2023 | 40.87 | 7.52% | $165.53 | $4.05 |
| Dec 2022 | 38.01 | 3.97% | $145.56 | $3.83 |
| Sep 2022 | 36.56 | -8.21% | $144.42 | $3.95 |
| Jun 2022 | 39.83 | -12.69% | $153.76 | $3.86 |
| Mar 2022 | 45.62 | -23.19% | $176.56 | $3.87 |
| Dec 2021 | 59.39 | 12.16% | $234.59 | $3.95 |
| Sep 2021 | 52.95 | -5.65% | $208.62 | $3.94 |
| Jun 2021 | 56.12 | N/A | $205.97 | $3.67 |
ECL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ECL is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ECL PE vs peers
ECL's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks DD and CHD, but it is greater than PG's and PPG's. Ecolab is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (35.62) than its peer group average of 31.41.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NEU Newmarket Corp | 11.38 | $5.22B |
| MOS Mosaic Co | 22.6 | $8.18B |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 24.07 | $26.05B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 26.43 | $399.16B |
| ECL Ecolab Inc | 35.62 | $74.91B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 42.73 | $19.37B |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 44.07 | $25.91B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 48.6 | $34.13B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $20.43B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, ECL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 35.62.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 39.62.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 42.06.
What is the highest PE ratio for ECL?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 59.39 in the Dec 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ECL compare to its historical average?
ECL's current price to earnings ratio is 0.7% below its 10-year historical average.
How is ECL's PE ratio calculated (Ecolab PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Ecolab's stock price is $264.69. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $7.43. Therefore, Ecolab's P/E ratio for today is 35.62. PE RATIO(35.62) = STOCK PRICE($264.69) / TTM EPS($7.43)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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