EcolabBSP:E1CL34 83 OCF Margin % is 10.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 15.99. GuruFocus rates BSP:E1CL34 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$327.33. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks better than 83.18% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Ecolab's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,332 Mil. Ecolab's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$21,264 Mil. Therefore, Ecolab's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:E1CL34'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.61 Med: 15.99 Max: 19.27
Current: 18.48
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ecolab was 19.27%. The lowest was 12.61%. And the median was 15.99%.
BSP:E1CL34's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.18% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs BSP:E1CL34: 18.48
Ecolab OCF Margin % Related Terms
Ecolab OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's OCF Margin % 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.
BSP:E1CL34 vs SHW, APD, PPG: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's OCF Margin % 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.
Ecolab (BSP:E1CL34) has a OCF Margin % of 10.97% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 15.99. Over the past decade, Ecolab's OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.61 to 19.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #266 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Ecolab's OCF Margin % too high?
Ecolab's current OCF Margin % of 10.97% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 15.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.61 to a high of 19.27. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Ecolab's value of 10.97% is 33.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #266 out of 1581 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's OCF Margin % compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #266 out of 1581 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Ecolab in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Ecolab's value of 10.97% is 33.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.61 to 19.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 8.24, 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 OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current OCF Margin % of 10.97% is 33.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current OCF Margin % is 10.97%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 15.99. 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?
Ecolab (BSP:E1CL34) has a current OCF Margin % of 10.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$327.33, compared to a current price of R$338.69 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 10.97%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 33.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (BSP:E1CL34), the current OCF Margin % is 10.97% 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 (BSP:E1CL34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$338.69 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$327.33.
Key valuation signals for BSP:E1CL34:
OCF Margin %: 10.97% (31% below median its 10-year median of 15.99)
GF Value™: R$327.33 vs. price of R$338.69 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% above the Chemicals median (#266 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:E1CL34 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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