ECL Ecolab PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The price-to-earnings ratio for Ecolab stock stands at 36.69 as of Aug 12, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $7.54 and the stock price of $276.62 per share. An increase of 7% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 34.2 of the last 4 quarters.
ECL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ecolab has been 36.29. The current 36.69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 35.73 | 4.44% | $269.44 | $7.54 |
| 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 |
ECL Price vs fair value
ECL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ECL is greater than its 10-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-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 (36.69) than its peer group average of 22.55.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MOS Mosaic Co | 10.92 | $10.22B |
| NEU Newmarket Corp | 15.33 | $7.27B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 18.73 | $15.03B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 23.3 | $364.03B |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 25.42 | $25.42B |
| ECL Ecolab Inc | 37.38 | $79.93B |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 43.78 | $22.82B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $17.05B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | N/A | $30.98B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's PE ratio?
As of Aug 12, 2025, ECL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 36.69.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 38.32.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 41.99.
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 1.1% above 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 (Aug 12, 2025), Ecolab's stock price is $276.62. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $7.54. Therefore, Ecolab's P/E ratio for today is 36.69. PE RATIO(36.69) = STOCK PRICE($276.62) / TTM EPS($7.54)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.