Ecolab Inc (ECL) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Latest as of March 2026:
0.03x
Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.03x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $445.90 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($15.01 Billion) in one year. Check Ecolab Inc (ECL) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
CF-to-Debt Ratio
0.03x
Operating CF / Total Liabilities
Operating Cash Flow
$445.90 Million
USD
Total Liabilities
$15.01 Billion
USD
Data as of
Mar 2026
Most recent filing
Ecolab Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1989–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Ecolab Inc across 37 annual periods. Also explore Ecolab Inc (ECL) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Ecolab Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Ecolab Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see ECL company net worth.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.20x | $2.95 Billion | $14.89 Billion | ▼ -4.2% |
| 2024 | 0.21x | $2.81 Billion | $13.60 Billion | ▲ +18.2% |
| 2023 | 0.18x | $2.41 Billion | $13.77 Billion | ▲ +39.1% |
| 2022 | 0.13x | $1.79 Billion | $14.21 Billion | ▼ -14.8% |
| 2021 | 0.15x | $2.06 Billion | $13.95 Billion | ▼ -5.3% |
| 2020 | 0.16x | $1.86 Billion | $11.92 Billion | ▼ -21.7% |
| 2019 | 0.20x | $2.42 Billion | $12.14 Billion | ▲ +5.2% |
| 2018 | 0.19x | $2.28 Billion | $12.02 Billion | ▲ +11.2% |
| 2017 | 0.17x | $2.09 Billion | $12.27 Billion | ▼ -0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.17x | $1.94 Billion | $11.36 Billion | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2015 | 0.17x | $2.00 Billion | $11.66 Billion | ▲ +14.1% |
| 2014 | 0.15x | $1.82 Billion | $12.08 Billion | ▲ +17.8% |
| 2013 | 0.13x | $1.56 Billion | $12.23 Billion | ▲ +21.0% |
| 2012 | 0.11x | $1.20 Billion | $11.41 Billion | ▲ +92.2% |
| 2011 | 0.05x | $685.50 Million | $12.50 Billion | ▼ -84.2% |
| 2010 | 0.35x | $950.40 Million | $2.74 Billion | ▲ +50.3% |
| 2009 | 0.23x | $695.00 Million | $3.01 Billion | ▼ -2.4% |
| 2008 | 0.24x | $753.20 Million | $3.19 Billion | ▼ -17.4% |
| 2007 | 0.29x | $797.60 Million | $2.79 Billion | ▲ +24.9% |
| 2006 | 0.23x | $627.56 Million | $2.74 Billion | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2005 | 0.27x | $590.14 Million | $2.15 Billion | ▲ +1.6% |
| 2004 | 0.27x | $582.46 Million | $2.15 Billion | ▼ -1.2% |
| 2003 | 0.27x | $529.20 Million | $1.93 Billion | ▲ +15.0% |
| 2002 | 0.24x | $423.33 Million | $1.78 Billion | ▲ +7.4% |
| 2001 | 0.22x | $364.48 Million | $1.64 Billion | ▼ -32.8% |
| 2000 | 0.33x | $315.49 Million | $957.00 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 1999 | 0.36x | $293.50 Million | $823.90 Million | ▲ +18.0% |
| 1998 | 0.30x | $235.60 Million | $780.50 Million | ▲ +11.0% |
| 1997 | 0.27x | $235.10 Million | $864.60 Million | ▼ -26.4% |
| 1996 | 0.37x | $254.30 Million | $688.40 Million | ▲ +34.1% |
| 1995 | 0.28x | $166.50 Million | $604.20 Million | ▼ -9.1% |
| 1994 | 0.30x | $169.30 Million | $558.60 Million | ▼ -12.9% |
| 1993 | 0.35x | $170.00 Million | $488.30 Million | ▲ +50.5% |
| 1992 | 0.23x | $113.10 Million | $488.90 Million | ▲ +18.0% |
| 1991 | 0.20x | $122.30 Million | $623.70 Million | ▼ -36.5% |
| 1990 | 0.31x | $146.20 Million | $473.40 Million | ▲ +42.1% |
| 1989 | 0.22x | $114.60 Million | $527.30 Million | — |
Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio = Operating Cash Flow / Total Liabilities. Higher is better for debt service capacity.