Ecolab Inc (ECL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.072x 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. Also see ECL stock market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Ecolab Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ecolab Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Ecolab Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Ecolab Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore Ecolab Inc (ECL) cash flow quality to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Datadog Inc
NASDAQ:DDOG
|
0.072x |
|
General Motors Company
NYSE:GM
|
0.100x |
|
Motorola Solutions Inc
NYSE:MSI
|
0.342x |
|
Investor AB ser. B
ST:INVE-B
|
0.012x |
|
BAE SYSTEMS ADR/4 LS-025
F:BSPA
|
N/A |
|
United Parcel Service Inc
NYSE:UPS
|
0.059x |
|
Cigna Corp
NYSE:CI
|
0.081x |
|
Northrop Grumman Corporation
NYSE:NOC
|
-0.097x |
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. View Ecolab Inc share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
| 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