ECL Ecolab PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The price-to-earnings ratio for Ecolab stock stands at 34.22 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $7.43 and the stock price of $254.27 per share. A decrease of 8% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 37.3 of the last 4 quarters.

ECL PE ratio history

How has ECL's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ecolab has been 36.11. The current 34.22 PE ratio is 5% 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.

Today
33.99
Average
36.11
Median
35.51
Minimum
25.8
Maximum
59.39

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

What is the average PE ratio of ECL for the past years

The current PE ratio of ECL is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
39.07
5-year avg
42.92
10-year avg
36.11
15-year avg
33.4

ECL PE vs peers

What is ECL's PE ratio compared to its 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's current PE ratio of 34.22 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 34.34.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
NEU Newmarket Corp 11.65 $5.35B
PPG Ppg Industries Inc 22.65 $24.52B
PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 26.3 $397.19B
ECL Ecolab Inc 33.99 $71.48B
CLX Clorox Co 39.98 $18.12B
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 44.61 $31.33B
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 45.53 $26.77B
MOS Mosaic Co 47.55 $8.29B
IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc 81.34 $19.76B

Frequently asked questions

What is Ecolab's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, ECL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 34.22.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 39.07.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ecolab (ECL)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for ECL stock is 42.92.

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 5% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Ecolab's stock price is $254.27. 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 34.22. PE RATIO(34.22) = STOCK PRICE($254.27) / TTM EPS($7.43)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.