Ecolab Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Ecolab Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.072x as of June 2026. 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 ($729.50 Million) by net assets ($10.08 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Ecolab Inc (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Ecolab Inc from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Ecolab Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Ecolab Inc stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Ecolab Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Ecolab Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Ecolab Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Ecolab Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see market cap of Ecolab Inc for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Cigna Corp
NYSE:CI
|
0.081x |
|
Northrop Grumman Corporation
NYSE:NOC
|
-0.097x |
|
Lloyds Banking Group plc
MX:LYGN
|
N/A |
|
AXA SA
F:AXAA
|
0.049x |
|
Motorola Solutions Inc
NYSE:MSI
|
0.342x |
|
Infineon Technologies AG
F:IFX
|
0.024x |
|
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
NYSE:BAM
|
0.046x |
|
BAE SYSTEMS ADR/4 LS-025
F:BSPA
|
N/A |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Ecolab Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Ecolab Inc from 1989 to 2025. Review Ecolab Inc free cash flow ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $9.80 Billion | $2.95 Billion | 0.301x | -5.94% |
| 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 segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing,… Read more