Ecolab (WBO:ECL) Payments of Debt: €-579 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Ecolab Payments of Debt?

Ecolab WBO:ECL +0.29% 84 Payments of Debt is €-579 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €235.88 (Fairly Valued).

Ecolab's Payments of Debt for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Ecolab's Payments of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-579 Mil.

Ecolab Payments of Debt Related Terms

Ecolab Payments of Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Payments of Debt can be seen below:

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* 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 Payments of Debt Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
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Ecolab Quarterly Data
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Ecolab Payments of Debt Calculation

Payments of Debt represents all the cash outflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt.

Payments of Debt 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 €-579 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 Payments of Debt →
What does a Payments of Debt of €-579 Mil mean?
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) has a Payments of Debt of €-579 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Payments of Debt is all the cash outflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Payments of Debt too high?
Ecolab's current Payments of Debt is €-579 Mil. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Payments of Debt compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Payments of Debt of €-579 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 Payments of Debt for a Chemicals company?
A good Payments of Debt depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Payments of Debt 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 Payments of Debt mean?
A high Payments of Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Payments of Debt is all the cash outflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Payments of Debt is €-579 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 (WBO:ECL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €235.88, compared to a current price of €240.60 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Payments of Debt is €-579 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Payments of Debt calculated?
Payments of Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (WBO:ECL), the current Payments of Debt is €-579 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 (WBO:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €240.60 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €235.88. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ECL:

  • Payments of Debt: €-579 Mil
  • GF Value™: €235.88 vs. price of €240.60 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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