Ecolab's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.94.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.77.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Ecolab was 12.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:ECL'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.7 Med: 10.6 Max: 25.9
Current: 19.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Ecolab was 25.90% per year. The lowest was -9.70% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
WBO:ECL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 78.07% of 1336
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.15
vs WBO:ECL: 19.50
Ecolab's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €550 Mil.
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Ecolab EBIT per Share Related Terms
Ecolab EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 €8.77
* 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 (WBO:ECL) has a EBIT per Share of €8.77 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #293 out of 1336 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Ecolab's EBIT per Share too high?
Ecolab's current EBIT per Share is €8.77. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #293 out of 1336 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #293 out of 1336 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Ecolab in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current EBIT per Share is €8.77. 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 €233.25, compared to a current price of €246.80 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €8.77. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (WBO:ECL), the current EBIT per Share is €8.77 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 €246.80 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €233.25.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ECL:
EBIT per Share: €8.77
GF Value™: €233.25 vs. price of €246.80 (5.8% above fair value)
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 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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