Ecolab (WBO:ECL) Ending Cash Position: €450 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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WBO:ECL Ecolab Inc WBO:ECL
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Price €246.60
GF Value €234.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ecolab Ending Cash Position?

Ecolab WBO:ECL -0.60% 84 Ending Cash Position is €450 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €234.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Ecolab's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €450 Mil.

Ecolab's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (€1,666 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€552 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (€552 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€450 Mil).

Ecolab's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (€843 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,200 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€1,200 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€552 Mil).

Ecolab Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Ecolab Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Ecolab Ending Cash Position Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Ecolab Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Ecolab Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Ecolab's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=1073.308+-521.453
=552

Ecolab's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=558.963+-109.336
=450

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of €450 Mil mean?
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) has a Ending Cash Position of €450 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Ending Cash Position too high?
Ecolab's current Ending Cash Position is €450 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 Ending Cash Position compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Ending Cash Position of €450 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 Ending Cash Position for a Chemicals company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Ending Cash Position is €450 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 €234.91, compared to a current price of €246.60 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is €450 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (WBO:ECL), the current Ending Cash Position is €450 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 €246.60 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €234.91. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ECL:

  • Ending Cash Position: €450 Mil
  • GF Value™: €234.91 vs. price of €246.60 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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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