Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Ecolab's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €226.2. Ecolab's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 281 Mil. Therefore, Ecolab's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €63,661 Mil.
Ecolab's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€65,966 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€63,596 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€63,596 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€63,661 Mil).
Ecolab's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€51,338 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€64,577 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€64,577 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€63,596 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Ecolab's Enterprise Value for Today is €77,988 Mil.
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Ecolab Market Cap Related Terms
Ecolab Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Ecolab's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (WBO:ECL) has a Market Cap of €70,265 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #5 out of 1639 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Ecolab's Market Cap too high?
Ecolab's current Market Cap is €70,265 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #5 out of 1639 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Market Cap compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #5 out of 1639 companies for Market Cap. This places Ecolab in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 294.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 294.36, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 294.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current Market Cap is €70,265 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 €233.06, compared to a current price of €247.50 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €70,265 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (WBO:ECL), the current Market Cap is €70,265 Mil as of Jun. 27, 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 €247.50 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €233.06.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ECL:
Market Cap: €70,265 Mil
GF Value™: €233.06 vs. price of €247.50 (6.2% above fair value)
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 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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