Ecolab Inc (ECL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.081x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($791.30 Million) by net assets ($9.75 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Ecolab Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2024)
This chart illustrates how Ecolab Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read ECL liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Ecolab Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Ecolab Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Investor AB ser. B
ST:INVE-B
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0.005x |
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
NYSE:HLT
|
-0.038x |
|
Vale SA ADR
NYSE:VALE
|
0.061x |
|
ING Groep NV
AS:INGA
|
0.001x |
|
CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A
F:CYZB
|
N/A |
|
ING Groep N.V
F:INNA
|
N/A |
|
America Movil SAB de CV ADR
NYSE:AMX
|
0.184x |
|
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
NASDAQ:MRVL
|
0.041x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Ecolab Inc (1989–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Ecolab Inc from 1989 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Ecolab Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $8.79 Billion | $2.81 Billion | 0.320x | +7.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.07 Billion | $2.41 Billion | 0.299x | +21.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.26 Billion | $1.79 Billion | 0.246x | -13.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | $7.25 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.284x | -5.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.20 Billion | $1.86 Billion | 0.300x | +8.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.73 Billion | $2.42 Billion | 0.277x | -1.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.05 Billion | $2.28 Billion | 0.283x | +3.98% |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.69 Billion | $2.09 Billion | 0.272x | -2.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | $6.97 Billion | $1.94 Billion | 0.278x | -2.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.98 Billion | $2.00 Billion | 0.286x | +16.48% |
| 2014-12-31 | $7.38 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 0.246x | +16.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | $7.41 Billion | $1.56 Billion | 0.211x | +7.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.16 Billion | $1.20 Billion | 0.195x | +63.56% |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.74 Billion | $685.50 Million | 0.119x | -73.20% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | $950.40 Million | 0.446x | +28.84% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.01 Billion | $695.00 Million | 0.346x | -27.84% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.57 Billion | $753.20 Million | 0.479x | +16.31% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.94 Billion | $797.60 Million | 0.412x | +10.32% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | $627.56 Million | 0.373x | +4.38% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.65 Billion | $590.14 Million | 0.358x | -4.01% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | $582.46 Million | 0.373x | -8.75% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.30 Billion | $529.20 Million | 0.409x | +6.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | $423.33 Million | 0.385x | -7.03% |
| 2001-12-31 | $880.35 Million | $364.48 Million | 0.414x | -0.66% |
| 2000-12-31 | $757.01 Million | $315.49 Million | 0.417x | +8.20% |
| 1999-12-31 | $762.00 Million | $293.50 Million | 0.385x | +12.89% |
| 1998-12-31 | $690.50 Million | $235.60 Million | 0.341x | -19.93% |
| 1997-12-31 | $551.70 Million | $235.10 Million | 0.426x | -12.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | $520.00 Million | $254.30 Million | 0.489x | +34.14% |
| 1995-12-31 | $456.70 Million | $166.50 Million | 0.365x | -0.56% |
| 1994-12-31 | $461.80 Million | $169.30 Million | 0.367x | -19.28% |
| 1993-12-31 | $374.30 Million | $170.00 Million | 0.454x | +37.94% |
| 1992-12-31 | $343.50 Million | $113.10 Million | 0.329x | -19.72% |
| 1991-12-31 | $298.20 Million | $122.30 Million | 0.410x | +26.97% |
| 1990-12-31 | $452.60 Million | $146.20 Million | 0.323x | +45.33% |
| 1989-12-31 | $515.60 Million | $114.60 Million | 0.222x | -- |
About Ecolab Inc
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sani… Read more