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EcolabMEX:ECL 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates MEX:ECL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,880.86 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks worse than 52.51% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ECL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 2.63 Max: 3.68
Current: 2.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ecolab was 3.68. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 2.63.
MEX:ECL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.51% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs MEX:ECL: 2.37
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Ecolab Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ecolab Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ecolab. This is near median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.15 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #648 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Ecolab's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ecolab's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is near median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 3.68. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Ecolab's value of 2.58 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #648 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #648 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ecolab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Ecolab's value of 2.58 is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.15 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is 19.4% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ecolab. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.63. 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 MXN4,880.86, compared to a current price of MXN4,905.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 19.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 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 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,880.86.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.58 (near median its 10-year median of 2.63)
GF Value™: MXN4,880.86 vs. price of MXN4,905.00 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Chemicals median (#648 of 1234)
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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