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During the past 12 months, Ecolab's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Ecolab was 24.70% per year. The lowest was -13.30% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Ecolab 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:ECL vs SHW, APD, PPG: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% mean?
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ecolab's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70%. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70%. 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 MXN4,643.44, compared to a current price of MXN4,790.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70%. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70% 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 MXN4,790.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,643.44.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.70%
GF Value™: MXN4,643.44 vs. price of MXN4,790.00 (3.2% above fair value)
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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