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Ecolab Inc. ROE

Profitability, historical returns, and peer comparisons.

The ROE as of November 2026 (TTM) for Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is 20.70%

According to Ecolab Inc.’s latest financial reports and current stock price. The company's current ROE is 20.70%. This represents a change of 299.84% compared to the average of 5.18% of the last 4 quarters.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Historical ROE (quarterly & annually)

How has ECL ROE performed in the past?

The mean historical ROE of Ecolab Inc. over the last ten years is 14.70%. The current 20.70% ROE has changed 40.81% with respect to the historical average. Over the past ten years (40 quarters), ECL's ROE was at its highest in in the September 2024 quarter at 8.62%. The ROE was at its lowest in in the June 2020 quarter at -34.76%.

Quarterly (TTM)
Annual

Average

14.70%

Median

17.84%

Minimum

-19.54%

Maximum

24.12%

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) ROE by Quarter and Year

Discovering the peaks and valleys of Ecolab Inc. ROE, unveiling quarterly and yearly fluctuations to gain insights into the company’s financial performance and market dynamics, offering valuable data for investors and analysts alike.

Maximum Annual Increase = 41.41%

Maximum Annual ROE = 24.12%

Minimum Annual Increase = -208.88%

Minimum Annual ROE = -19.54%

Quarterly (TTM)
Annual
YearROEChange
202521.24%-11.93%
202424.12%41.41%
202317.06%13.07%
202215.09%-3.54%
202115.64%-180.03%
2020-19.54%-208.88%
201917.95%0.52%
201817.86%-9.58%
201719.75%10.84%
201617.82%22.86%

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Average ROE

How has ECL ROE performed in the past?

The current ROE of Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is less than than its 3-year, less than than its 5-year, and less than than its 10-year historical averages

3-year avg

20.81%

5-year avg

18.63%

10-year avg

14.70%

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) ROE vs. Peers

How is ECL’s ROE compared to its peers?

Ecolab Inc.’s ROE is less than Clean Harbors, Inc. (18.27%), less than Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (17.71%), less than Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (7.24%), greater than CECO Environmental Corp. (-3.60%), less than Veralto Corporation (32.22%), less than Cintas Corporation (42.08%), less than Rentokil Initial plc (5.82%), greater than GFL Environmental Inc. (-4.32%), less than The Procter & Gamble Company (29.55%), greater than The Clorox Company (-1920.57%),

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