Ecolab (MEX:ECL) Change In Receivables: MXN-3,043 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:ECL Ecolab Inc MEX:ECL
81 GF Score
Price MXN4,788.00
GF Value MXN4,883.51
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What is Ecolab Change In Receivables?

Ecolab MEX:ECL 81 Change In Receivables is MXN-3,043 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ECL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,883.51 (Fairly Valued).

Ecolab's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN243 Mil. It means Ecolab's Accounts Receivable declined by MXN243 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Ecolab's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN-3,347 Mil. It means Ecolab's Accounts Receivable increased by MXN3,347 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Ecolab's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN59,151 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Ecolab's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.61.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Ecolab's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-202,735 Mil.

Ecolab  (MEX:ECL) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Ecolab's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=59150.863/73322.762*91
=73.61

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Ecolab's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Ecolab's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=9373.397-270645.581+0.75 * 59150.863+0.5 * 28347.404
=-202,735

* 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 Change In Receivables Related Terms

Ecolab Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Change In Receivables 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.

Ecolab Change In Receivables Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Receivables
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3,655.60 -6,230.92 -1,430.93 -3,059.53 -3,347.26

Ecolab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Change In Receivables 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 -186.17 -2,133.35 -511.80 -641.00 243.44
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Ecolab Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-3,043 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of MXN-3,043 Mil mean?
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a Change In Receivables of MXN-3,043 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Change In Receivables too high?
Ecolab's current Change In Receivables is MXN-3,043 Mil. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Change In Receivables compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Change In Receivables of MXN-3,043 Mil 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 Change In Receivables for a Chemicals company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Change In Receivables is MXN-3,043 Mil. 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 MXN4,883.51, compared to a current price of MXN4,788.00 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is MXN-3,043 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Change In Receivables is MXN-3,043 Mil 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 undervalued. The current stock price of MXN4,788.00 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,883.51. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:

  • Change In Receivables: MXN-3,043 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN4,883.51 vs. price of MXN4,788.00 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100

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 Business Description

Address 1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55102
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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