Ecolab Inc (ECL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.044x as of March 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 ($445.90 Million) by net assets ($10.03 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See debt-free asset ratio of Ecolab Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check ECL operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
NASDAQ:ORLY
|
-0.968x |
|
Atlas Copco AB Series A
ST:ATCO-A
|
0.047x |
|
Phillips 66
NYSE:PSX
|
-0.076x |
|
America Movil SAB de CV ADR
NYSE:AMX
|
0.184x |
|
Bajaj Finance Limited
NSE:BAJFINANCE
|
-0.253x |
|
Schlumberger NV
NYSE:SLB
|
0.018x |
|
Vinci S.A.
PA:DG
|
0.276x |
|
National Grid plc
F:NNGD
|
0.033x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see how much is Ecolab Inc worth.
| 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