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EcolabHAM:ECJ +3.60%85 EV-to-EBIT is 30.83 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 31.45. GuruFocus rates HAM:ECJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €232.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks worse than 71.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ecolab's Enterprise Value is €77,718 Mil.
Ecolab's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,521 Mil. Therefore, Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT for today is 30.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:ECJ'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.41 Med: 31.45 Max: 51.87
Current: 30.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ecolab was 51.87. The lowest was 21.41. And the median was 31.45.
HAM:ECJ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 71.45% of 1240
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.9
vs HAM:ECJ: 30.17
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Ecolab's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €72,261 Mil.
Ecolab's EBIT 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 €2,521 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ecolab EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ecolab's current Enterprise Value is €77,718 Mil.
Ecolab's EBIT 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 €2,521 Mil.
* 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 (HAM:ECJ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 30.83 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.45. Over the past decade, Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 21.41 to 51.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #886 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ecolab's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.83 is near median its 10-year median of 31.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.41 to a high of 51.87. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Ecolab's value of 30.83 is 82.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #886 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's EV-to-EBIT compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #886 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ecolab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Ecolab's value of 30.83 is 82.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 21.41 to 51.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.45 vs. the industry median of 16.90, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.90, based on 1,240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.83 is 82.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current EV-to-EBIT is 30.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.45. 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 (HAM:ECJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €232.81, compared to a current price of €244.40 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 30.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.45 and 82.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 16.90. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (HAM:ECJ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 30.83 as of Jul. 30, 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 (HAM:ECJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €244.40 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €232.81.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ECJ:
EV-to-EBIT: 30.83 (near median its 10-year median of 31.45)
GF Value™: €232.81 vs. price of €244.40 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.4% above the Chemicals median (#886 of 1240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ECJ 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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