Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$76.98 Billion USD  · Rank #362

Market Cap & Net Worth: Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL) has a market capitalization of $76.98 Billion ($76.98 Billion) as of September 17, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #362 globally and #185 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.68% 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 $274.60 by its total outstanding shares 280328603 (280.33 Million). Also see Ecolab Inc asset portfolio for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.

Ecolab Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Ecolab Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $29.03 Billion to $76.98 Billion (8.95% CAGR). Also see ECL operating cash flow for how efficiently the company converts equity into cash flow.

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
$62.85 Trillion 0.13% #147 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. Check Ecolab Inc stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

4.58x

Ecolab Inc's market cap is 4.58 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 0.87x Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

35.46x

Ecolab Inc's market cap is 35.46 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 494.08x 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
2016 $30.21 Billion $13.15 Billion $1.23 Billion 2.30x 24.57x
2017 $34.99 Billion $13.84 Billion $1.50 Billion 2.53x 23.25x
2018 $38.86 Billion $14.67 Billion $1.43 Billion 2.65x 27.19x
2019 $51.40 Billion $12.56 Billion $1.56 Billion 4.09x 32.97x
2020 $58.17 Billion $11.79 Billion -$1.21 Billion 4.93x N/A
2021 $63.63 Billion $12.73 Billion $1.13 Billion 5.00x 56.31x
2022 $40.02 Billion $14.19 Billion $1.09 Billion 2.82x 36.66x
2023 $55.21 Billion $15.32 Billion $1.37 Billion 3.60x 40.23x
2024 $65.69 Billion $15.74 Billion $2.11 Billion 4.17x 31.10x
2025 $73.59 Billion $16.08 Billion $2.08 Billion 4.58x 35.46x

Competitor Companies of ECL by Market Capitalization

Companies near Ecolab Inc in the global market cap rankings as of September 17, 2026. Review ECL tangible net assets ratio to assess the quality of the company's equity after excluding intangible assets.

Key companies related to Ecolab Inc by market ranking:

  • Linde plc Ordinary Shares (NASDAQ:LIN): Ranked #97 globally with a market cap of $213.42 Billion USD.
  • AIR LIQUIDE ADR 1/5/EO 11 (F:AILA): Ranked #242 globally with a market cap of $103.86 Billion USD ( €88.84 Billion EUR).
  • Air Products and Chemicals Inc (NYSE:APD): Ranked #449 globally with a market cap of $62.29 Billion USD.
  • Nan Ya Plastics Corp (TW:1303): Ranked #493 globally with a market cap of $55.34 Billion USD ( NT$1.76 Trillion TWD).
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#97 Linde plc Ordinary Shares NASDAQ:LIN $213.42 Billion $462.96
#242 AIR LIQUIDE ADR 1/5/EO 11 F:AILA $103.86 Billion €36.60
#449 Air Products and Chemicals Inc NYSE:APD $62.29 Billion $290.56
#493 Nan Ya Plastics Corp TW:1303 $55.34 Billion NT$221.50

Ecolab Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Ecolab Inc's market cap moved from $29.03 Billion to $ 76.98 Billion, with a yearly change of 8.95%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $76.98 Billion +4.60%
2025 $73.59 Billion +12.03%
2024 $65.69 Billion +18.98%
2023 $55.21 Billion +37.94%
2022 $40.02 Billion -37.10%
2021 $63.63 Billion +9.38%
2020 $58.17 Billion +13.17%
2019 $51.40 Billion +32.26%
2018 $38.86 Billion +11.07%
2017 $34.99 Billion +15.80%
2016 $30.21 Billion +4.07%
2015 $29.03 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Sep 16th, 2026 the market cap of Ecolab Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $76.98 Billion USD
MoneyControl $76.98 Billion USD
MarketWatch $76.98 Billion USD
marketcap.company $76.98 Billion USD
Reuters $76.98 Billion USD

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

About Ecolab Inc

NYSE:ECL USA Specialty Chemicals
Market Cap
$76.98 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#362 Global
#185 in USA
Share Price
$274.60
Change (1 day)
-0.33%
52-Week Range
$245.73 - $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 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