AlphaStocks
5.3
Consider Buy

ECOLAB INC. (ECL)

Materials / Specialty Chemicals

S&P 500

$283.32

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#443out of 1121 in Materials

Is ECOLAB INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

ECOLAB INC. (ECL) scores 5.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates ECOLAB INC. as Attractive (6/9). However, the Lynch model rates it Caution — PEG 4.3 · Stalwart. ECOLAB INC. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $159, suggesting limited upside at current prices. ECOLAB INC. ranks #443 out of 1121 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E38.9ROE21.3Market Cap80BDiv Yield0.9

Estimated Fair Value

$158.5679% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 39x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -1% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 4.3 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Top 25% (rank 18%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECOLAB INC. (ECL) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, ECOLAB INC. (ECL) scores 5.3 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 39x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -1% may not justify the premium.
What is ECOLAB INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
ECOLAB INC.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ECL overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $159, ECL appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 79% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 39x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -1% may not justify the premium.
How does ECL compare to other Materials stocks?
ECOLAB INC. ranks #443 out of 1121 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 40% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about ECL?
AlphaStocks evaluates ECL using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.3/10.

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