ECL (Ecolab) E10: $5.15 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ECL Ecolab Inc ECL
86 GF Score
Price $276.11
GF Value $275.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ecolab E10?

Ecolab ECL -0.05% 86 E10 is $5.15 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ECL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $275.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Ecolab's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.900. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $5.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Ecolab's average E10 Growth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 6.00% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Ecolab was 40.10% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 11.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-16), Ecolab's current stock price is $276.11. Ecolab's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.15. Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 53.61.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Ecolab was 70.28. The lowest was 34.03. And the median was 50.26.


Ecolab  (NYSE:ECL) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Ecolab's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=276.11/5.15
=53.61

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Ecolab was 70.28. The lowest was 34.03. And the median was 50.26.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Ecolab E10 Related Terms


Ecolab E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecolab's E10 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 E10 Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.64 3.95 4.15 4.49 4.89

Ecolab Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
E10 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 4.67 4.79 4.89 5.03 5.15

ECL vs SHW, APD, PPG: E10 Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Ecolab E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Ecolab's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.9/333.9520*333.9520
=1.900

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ecolab Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201609 1.270 241.428 1.757
201612 1.240 241.432 1.715
201703 0.860 243.801 1.178
201706 1.000 244.955 1.363
201709 1.340 246.819 1.813
201712 1.930 246.524 2.614
201803 0.840 249.554 1.124
201806 1.200 251.989 1.590
201809 1.480 252.439 1.958
201812 1.350 251.233 1.794
201903 1.010 254.202 1.327
201906 1.260 256.143 1.643
201909 1.585 256.759 2.062
201912 1.470 256.974 1.910
202003 0.970 258.115 1.255
202006 -7.060 257.797 -9.146
202009 0.850 260.280 1.091
202012 1.040 260.474 1.333
202103 0.670 264.877 0.845
202106 1.080 271.696 1.327
202109 1.120 274.310 1.364
202112 1.040 278.802 1.246
202203 0.600 287.504 0.697
202206 1.080 296.311 1.217
202209 1.210 296.808 1.361
202212 0.930 296.797 1.046
202303 0.820 301.836 0.907
202306 1.150 305.109 1.259
202309 1.410 307.789 1.530
202312 1.410 306.746 1.535
202403 1.430 312.332 1.529
202406 1.710 314.175 1.818
202409 2.580 315.301 2.733
202412 1.660 315.605 1.757
202503 1.410 319.799 1.472
202506 1.840 322.561 1.905
202509 2.050 324.800 2.108
202512 1.980 324.054 2.040
202603 1.520 330.213 1.537
202606 1.900 333.952 1.900

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $5.15 mean?
Ecolab (ECL) has a E10 of $5.15 as of Jun. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's E10 too high?
Ecolab's current E10 is $5.15. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's E10 compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's E10 of $5.15 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 E10 for a Chemicals company?
A good E10 depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current E10 is $5.15. 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 (ECL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $275.75, compared to a current price of $276.11 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $5.15. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (ECL), the current E10 is $5.15 as of Jun. 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 (ECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $276.11 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $275.75. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ECL:

  • E10: $5.15
  • GF Value™: $275.75 vs. price of $276.11 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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