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Ecolab (Ecolab) FCF Margin % : 14.98% (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Ecolab FCF Margin %?

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ecolab's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $590 Mil. Ecolab's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $3,938 Mil. Therefore, Ecolab's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 14.98%.

As of today, Ecolab's current FCF Yield % is 2.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ECL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.15   Med: 9.84   Max: 13.45
Current: 10.69


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ecolab was 13.45%. The lowest was 7.15%. And the median was 9.84%.

ECL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.58% of 1536 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs ECL: 10.69


Ecolab FCF Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ecolab's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Ecolab FCF Margin % Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.45 11.63 11.14 7.58 10.69

Ecolab Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.88 0.69 10.42 15.69 14.98

Competitive Comparison of Ecolab's FCF Margin %

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ecolab's FCF Margin % Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's FCF Margin % falls into.



Ecolab FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ecolab's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2023 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2023 )
=1637/15320.2
=10.69 %

Ecolab's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2023 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=589.9/3938.4
=14.98 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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Ecolab (Ecolab) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55102
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is growing its presence abroad.
Executives
Laurie M Marsh officer: Senior VP - Human Resources 1601 W. DIEHL ROAD, NAPERVILLE IL 60563
David Maclennan director 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Nicholas J. Alfano officer: EVP & PRES - GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Angela M Busch officer: SVP - Corporate Development 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Gregory B Cook officer: EVP & PRES - INST GROUP 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Nicolas A Granucci officer: EVP & PRES - GLOBAL PEST 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Larry L Berger officer: Chief Technical Officer & SVP 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Arthur J Higgins director C/O ZIMMER, INC., P.O. BOX 708, WARSAW IN 46580
Gail Peterson officer: SVP - Global Mktg & Comms 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Christophe Beck officer: Executive V.P., Instit. NA 370 WABASHA STREET NORTH, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Eric Mark Green director 530 HERMAN O. WEST DRIVE, EXTON PA 19341
Gates William H Iii 10 percent owner 2365 CARILLON POINT, KIRKLAND WA 98033
Michael C. Mccormick officer: Ex.VP, GC & Asst. Secretary 1 ECOLAB PLACE, ST. PAUL MN 55102
Lanesha Minnix officer: EVP, GC & SECRETARY TWO LAKESIDE COMMONS, BUILDING TWO, 980 HAMMOND DRIVE, SUITE 500, ATLANTA GA 30328
Tracy B Mckibben director 100 RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, #3S, NEW YORK NY 10069

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