Ecolab Inc

NYSE:ECL USA Specialty Chemicals
Market Cap
$77.35 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#266 Global
#210 in USA
Share Price
$273.11
Change (1 day)
-0.39%
52-Week Range
$225.65 - $308.35
All Time High
$308.35
About

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

Market Cap & Net Worth: Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL) has a market capitalization of $77.35 Billion ($77.35 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #266 globally and #210 in its home market, demonstrating a -3.39% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Ecolab Inc's stock price $273.11 by its total outstanding shares 283235653 (283.24 Million).

Ecolab Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Ecolab Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $29.33 Billion to $77.35 Billion (9.34% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Ecolab Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$53.10 Trillion 0.13% #130 of 503

Weight: Ecolab Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Ecolab Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Ecolab Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

4.22x

Ecolab Inc's market cap is 4.22 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
0.52x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

31.42x

Ecolab Inc's market cap is 31.42 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
593.18x
Lower than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2015 $29.33 Billion $13.55 Billion $1.00 Billion 2.17x 29.27x
2016 $30.53 Billion $13.15 Billion $1.23 Billion 2.32x 24.83x
2017 $35.35 Billion $13.84 Billion $1.50 Billion 2.56x 23.50x
2018 $39.26 Billion $14.67 Billion $1.43 Billion 2.68x 27.47x
2019 $51.93 Billion $12.56 Billion $1.56 Billion 4.13x 33.31x
2020 $58.77 Billion $11.79 Billion -$1.21 Billion 4.98x N/A
2021 $64.29 Billion $12.73 Billion $1.13 Billion 5.05x 56.90x
2022 $40.44 Billion $14.19 Billion $1.09 Billion 2.85x 37.04x
2023 $55.78 Billion $15.32 Billion $1.37 Billion 3.64x 40.65x
2024 $66.37 Billion $15.74 Billion $2.11 Billion 4.22x 31.42x

Competitor Companies of ECL by Market Capitalization

Companies near Ecolab Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Ecolab Inc by market ranking:

  • Linde plc Ordinary Shares (NASDAQ:LIN): Ranked #72 globally with a market cap of $210.18 Billion USD.
  • L'Air Liquide S.A (PINK:AIQUF): Ranked #182 globally with a market cap of $107.70 Billion USD.
  • Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW): Ranked #288 globally with a market cap of $73.55 Billion USD.
  • Air Products and Chemicals Inc (NYSE:APD): Ranked #351 globally with a market cap of $62.29 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#72 Linde plc Ordinary Shares NASDAQ:LIN $210.18 Billion $497.41
#182 L'Air Liquide S.A PINK:AIQUF $107.70 Billion $187.03
#288 Sherwin-Williams Co NYSE:SHW $73.55 Billion $322.71
#351 Air Products and Chemicals Inc NYSE:APD $62.29 Billion $289.16

Ecolab Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Ecolab Inc's market cap moved from $29.33 Billion to $ 77.35 Billion, with a yearly change of 9.34%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $77.35 Billion +4.03%
2025 $74.36 Billion +12.03%
2024 $66.37 Billion +18.98%
2023 $55.78 Billion +37.94%
2022 $40.44 Billion -37.10%
2021 $64.29 Billion +9.38%
2020 $58.77 Billion +13.17%
2019 $51.93 Billion +32.26%
2018 $39.26 Billion +11.07%
2017 $35.35 Billion +15.80%
2016 $30.53 Billion +4.07%
2015 $29.33 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Ecolab Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $77.35 Billion USD
MoneyControl $77.35 Billion USD
MarketWatch $77.35 Billion USD
marketcap.company $77.35 Billion USD
Reuters $77.35 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.