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Price: 269.49 USD -0.72% Market Closed
Market Cap: $76.1B

EV/S

5.2
Current
7%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 4.8

Enterprise Value to Sales (EV/S) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its revenue. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s sales, including both equity and debt.

EV/S
5.2
=
Enterprise Value
$82.1B
/
Revenue
$16.1B

Enterprise Value to Sales (EV/S) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its revenue. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s sales, including both equity and debt.

EV/S
5.2
=
Enterprise Value
$82.1B
/
Revenue
$16.1B

Valuation Scenarios

Ecolab Inc is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/S returns to its 3-Year Average (4.8), the stock would be worth $251.2 (7% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-68%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
31%
Scenario EV/S Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 5.2 $269.49
0%
3-Year Average 4.8 $251.2
-7%
5-Year Average 4.8 $251.2
-7%
Industry Average 1.7 $87.08
-68%
Country Average 3 $158.98
-41%

Forward EV/S
Today’s price vs future revenue

Today's Enterprise Value Revenue Forward EV/S
$82.1B
/
Jan 2026
$16.1B
=
5.2
Current
$82.1B
/
Dec 2026
$17.7B
=
4.6
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2027
$18.7B
=
4.4
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2028
$19.9B
=
4.1
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2029
$21.6B
=
3.8
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2030
$23.2B
=
3.5
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2031
$24.9B
=
3.3
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2032
$26.5B
=
3.1
Forward
$82.1B
/
Dec 2033
$28.1B
=
2.9
Forward

Forward EV/S shows whether today’s EV/S still looks high or low once future revenue are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/S
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/S P/E
US
Ecolab Inc
NYSE:ECL
76B USD 5.2 36.6
US
Sherwin-Williams Co
NYSE:SHW
83.6B USD 4 32.6
JP
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
TSE:4063
12.7T JPY 4.4 26.1
JP
Yasuhara Chemical Co Ltd
TSE:4957
10.8T JPY 0.8 10.5
CN
Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd
SSE:600309
274.4B CNY 1.6 20.8
CH
Givaudan SA
SIX:GIVN
26B CHF 3.9 24.3
DK
Novozymes A/S
CSE:NZYM B
165.6B DKK 9.4 54.8
IN
Asian Paints Ltd
NSE:ASIANPAINT
2.4T INR 6.7 61.8
US
PPG Industries Inc
NYSE:PPG
24.5B USD 1.8 15.6
CH
Sika AG
F:SIKA
19.9B EUR 1.9 17.5
US
Albemarle Corp
NYSE:ALB
22.2B USD 4.6 -32.7
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
Ecolab Inc
NYSE:ECL
Average P/E: 30
36.6
14%
2.6
US
Sherwin-Williams Co
NYSE:SHW
32.6
14%
2.3
JP
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
TSE:4063
26.1
7%
3.7
JP
Y
Yasuhara Chemical Co Ltd
TSE:4957
10.5
N/A N/A
CN
Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd
SSE:600309
20.8
10%
2.1
CH
Givaudan SA
SIX:GIVN
24.3
6%
4.1
DK
Novozymes A/S
CSE:NZYM B
54.8
N/A N/A
IN
Asian Paints Ltd
NSE:ASIANPAINT
61.8
15%
4.1
US
PPG Industries Inc
NYSE:PPG
15.6
10%
1.6
CH
Sika AG
F:SIKA
17.5
8%
2.2
US
Albemarle Corp
NYSE:ALB
Negative Multiple: -32.7 N/A N/A

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
69th
Based on 11 256 companies
69th percentile
5.2
Low
0 — 1.6
Typical Range
1.6 — 5.3
High
5.3 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 1.6
Median 3
70th Percentile 5.3
Max 4 613 320.1

Ecolab Inc
Glance View

Ecolab Inc. is a fascinating narrative of innovation and strategic prowess in the realm of water, hygiene, and energy technologies. It originated in 1923 with a singular focus on cleaning and sanitation, providing solutions to an ever-growing industrial demand. The company gradually expanded its horizons beyond its initial expertise, recognizing that the backbone of sustainable operations lay in efficient resource management. It now operates across a diverse array of industries, including food processing, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. Ecolab thrives by deploying sophisticated chemical and digital solutions that help businesses maintain hygienic surfaces, purify water, and reduce energy consumption, thus ensuring safe and efficient operations. The financial model of Ecolab is anchored in selling both products and services. It leverages its extensive portfolio of proprietary formulations and technologies to generate revenue from product sales. However, the distinctive layer in its business model is the accompanying consulting and service offerings. With a global team of experts, Ecolab provides on-site guidance and problem-solving, which fosters long-term relationships with clients and generates recurring revenue streams. This integrated approach not only enhances the value proposition but also embeds Ecolab deeply into the operational fabric of its clients, facilitating continual growth through mutual success in sustainability metrics.

ECL Intrinsic Value
179.15 USD
Overvaluation 34%
Intrinsic Value
Price $269.49
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