ECL Ecolab PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The price-to-earnings ratio for Ecolab stock stands at 34.96 as of May 16, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $7.41 and the stock price of $259.09 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past four-quarter average.
ECL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ecolab has been 36.06. The current 34.96 PE ratio is 3.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 34.21 | 8.47% | $253.52 | $7.41 |
| 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 |
ECL Price vs fair value
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 stock CHD, but it is greater than PG's and PPG's. Ecolab is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (34.96) than its peer group average of 26.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NEU Newmarket Corp | 12.94 | $6.14B |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 24.27 | $25.9B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 24.33 | $16.8B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 25.28 | $382.82B |
| MOS Mosaic Co | 30.35 | $11.17B |
| ECL Ecolab Inc | 34.96 | $73.46B |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 40.6 | $23.6B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $19.88B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | N/A | $29.01B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's PE ratio?
As of May 16, 2025, ECL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 34.96.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 38.66.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 42.38.
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 3.1% 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 (May 16, 2025), Ecolab's stock price is $259.09. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $7.41. Therefore, Ecolab's P/E ratio for today is 34.96. PE RATIO(34.96) = STOCK PRICE($259.09) / TTM EPS($7.41)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.