EcolabFRA:ECJ +0.84%81 PB Ratio is 7.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 6.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECJ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €231.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks worse than 91.16% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Ecolab's share price is €240.00. Ecolab's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.75. Hence, Ecolab's PB Ratio of today is 7.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECJ'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.7 Med: 6.88 Max: 10.71
Current: 7.77
During the past 13 years, Ecolab's highest PB Ratio was 10.71. The lowest was 4.70. And the median was 6.88.
FRA:ECJ's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.16% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs FRA:ECJ: 7.77
During the past 12 months, Ecolab's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ecolab was 42.90% per year. The lowest was -15.50% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Ecolab PB Ratio Related Terms
Ecolab PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Ecolab's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Ecolab (FRA:ECJ) has a PB Ratio of 7.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 6.88. Over the past decade, Ecolab's PB Ratio has ranged from 4.70 to 10.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #1443 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Ecolab's PB Ratio too high?
Ecolab's current PB Ratio of 7.81 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.70 to a high of 10.71. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Ecolab's value of 7.81 is 336.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #1443 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's PB Ratio compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #1443 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ecolab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Ecolab's value of 7.81 is 336.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own PB Ratio has ranged from 4.70 to 10.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.88 vs. the industry median of 1.79, 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current PB Ratio of 7.81 is 336.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current PB Ratio is 7.81, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 6.88. 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 (FRA:ECJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €231.95, compared to a current price of €240.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.81, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.88 and 336.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (FRA:ECJ), the current PB Ratio is 7.81 as of Jun. 25, 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 (FRA:ECJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €240.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €231.95.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECJ:
PB Ratio: 7.81 (14% above median its 10-year median of 6.88)
GF Value™: €231.95 vs. price of €240.00 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 336.3% above the Chemicals median (#1443 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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