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EcolabLTS:0IFA -1.68%87 Buyback Yield % is 1.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IFA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $267.35 (Fairly Valued). Among 345 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks better than 75.07% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Ecolab's Buyback Yield % 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.
LTS:0IFA vs SHW, APD, PPG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Buyback Yield % 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.
Ecolab (LTS:0IFA) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Ecolab's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #86 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Ecolab's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ecolab's current Buyback Yield % of 1.27 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.24. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Ecolab's value of 1.27 is 12600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #86 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Buyback Yield % compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #86 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ecolab in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Ecolab's value of 1.27 is 12600% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Ecolab has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.01, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current Buyback Yield % of 1.27 is 12600% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current Buyback Yield % is 1.27, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. 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 (LTS:0IFA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.35, compared to a current price of $270.62 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.27, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 12600% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (LTS:0IFA), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.27 as of Jul. 14, 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 (LTS:0IFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $270.62 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.35.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IFA:
Buyback Yield %: 1.27 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $267.35 vs. price of $270.62 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12600% above the Chemicals median (#86 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IFA 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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