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Ecolab's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN640.98.
During the past 12 months, Ecolab's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ecolab was 42.90% per year. The lowest was -15.50% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
Ecolab's current price is MXN4905.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN640.98. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Ecolab is 7.65.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Ecolab was 10.71. The lowest was 4.70. And the median was 6.88.
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Ecolab Book Value per Share Related Terms
Ecolab Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Book Value per Share 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.
MEX:ECL vs SHW, APD, PPG: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
What does a Book Value per Share of MXN640.98 mean?
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a Book Value per Share of MXN640.98 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Book Value per Share too high?
Ecolab's current Book Value per Share is MXN640.98. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Book Value per Share compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Book Value per Share of MXN640.98 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Book Value per Share is MXN640.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecolab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab (MEX:ECL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,845.82, compared to a current price of MXN4,905.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is MXN640.98. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Book Value per Share is MXN640.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ecolab (MEX:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,905.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,845.82.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:
Book Value per Share: MXN640.98
GF Value™: MXN4,845.82 vs. price of MXN4,905.00 (1.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ECL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, 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 and cooling solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the US market and is growing its presence abroad.
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