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5.2
Consider Buy

Ecolab Inc. (ECL)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) scores 5.2/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #24 of 78 Materials stocks. At $269, ECL trades 70% above its model fair value of $159.

Materials / Specialty Chemicals

S&P 500

$269.44

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#24out of 78 in Materials

Is ECOLAB INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

ECOLAB INC. (ECL) scores 5.2 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 4.2 · Stalwart. ECOLAB INC. currently trades 70% above its estimated fair value of $159. ECOLAB INC. ranks #24 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E37.0ROE21.3Market Cap76BDiv Yield1.0

Estimated Fair Value

$158.5670% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x 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 4.2 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Earnings yield 3.3% · ROC 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECOLAB INC. (ECL) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) scores 5.2/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #24 of 78 Materials stocks. At $269, ECL trades 70% above its model fair value of $159. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
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 70% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -1% may not justify the premium.
How does ECL compare to other Materials stocks?
ECOLAB INC. ranks #24 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 31% 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 5.2/10.

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