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EcolabMEX:ECL 80 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:ECL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,880.86 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,562 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks better than 76.06% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Ecolab has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ECL'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 6 Max: 9
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Ecolab was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Ecolab Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Ecolab Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score 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.
MEX:ECL vs SHW, APD, PPG: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
This Year (Mar26) TTM:
Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was 9870.267 + 10731.357 + 10153.414 + 7800.946 = MXN38,556 Mil. Cash Flow from Operations was 13214.333 + 14515.765 + 19628.014 + 8040.781 = MXN55,399 Mil. Revenue was 75791.296 + 76403.593 + 75551.917 + 73322.762 = MXN301,070 Mil. Gross Profit was 33937.75 + 34222.94 + 33267.331 + 31932.305 = MXN133,360 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(457576.285 + 446929.891 + 438382.354 + 444674.169 + 451549.628) / 5 = MXN447822.4654 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was MXN457,576 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN135,714 Mil. Total Current Assets was MXN108,966 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was MXN109,922 Mil.
Net Income was 8993.339 + 14501.906 + 9862.661 + 8234.426 = MXN41,592 Mil.
Revenue was 73020.267 + 78731.665 + 83531.25 + 75593.049 = MXN310,876 Mil. Gross Profit was 31964.916 + 34202.051 + 36207.581 + 33445.065 = MXN135,820 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(353475.337 + 393182.387 + 435187.135 + 466913.24 + 457576.285) / 5 = MXN421266.8768 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was MXN353,475 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN155,409 Mil. Total Current Assets was MXN124,408 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was MXN94,296 Mil.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Ecolab's current Net Income (TTM) was 38,556.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Ecolab's current ratio of this year was 0.99130535. Ecolab's current ratio of last year was 1.31933957.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Ecolab's number of shares in issue this year was 283.7. Ecolab's number of shares in issue last year was 285.3.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Ecolab's gross margin of this year was 0.44295518. Ecolab's gross margin of last year was 0.43689288.
==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Ecolab's asset turnover of this year was 0.65796585. Ecolab's asset turnover of last year was 0.87948493.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Ecolab has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #374 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Ecolab's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Chemicals industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Ecolab's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #374 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Piotroski F-Score compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #374 out of 1562 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Ecolab in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Ecolab's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Chemicals company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Chemicals companies is 5.00, based on 1,562 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 MXN4,880.86, compared to a current price of MXN4,905.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 20% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.00. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 16, 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 MXN4,905.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,880.86.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: MXN4,880.86 vs. price of MXN4,905.00 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Chemicals median (#374 of 1562)
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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