Ecolab (MEX:ECL) Institutional Ownership: 52.16% (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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MEX:ECL Ecolab Inc MEX:ECL
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What is Ecolab Institutional Ownership?

Ecolab MEX:ECL 80 Institutional Ownership is 52.16% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ECL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,845.82 (Fairly Valued).

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ecolab's institutional ownership is 52.16%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ecolab's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ecolab's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 87.69%.

Ecolab Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Ecolab Institutional Ownership Chart

Ecolab Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ecolab can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 51.25 51.34 51.45 53.54 53.38 53.13 51.36 51.74 51.97 52.16
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Ecolab Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 52.16% mean?
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a Institutional Ownership of 52.16% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Institutional Ownership too high?
Ecolab's current Institutional Ownership is 52.16%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Institutional Ownership of 52.16% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Chemicals company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Institutional Ownership is 52.16%. 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 MXN4,845.82, compared to a current price of MXN4,905.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 52.16%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Institutional Ownership is 52.16% as of Jul. 14, 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 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,845.82. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 52.16%
  • GF Value™: MXN4,845.82 vs. price of MXN4,905.00 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100

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 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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