EcolabWBO:ECL +0.08%80 PEG Ratio is 2.89 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 5.77. GuruFocus rates WBO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €234.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 613 Chemicals companies, Ecolab ranks worse than 58.08% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Ecolab's PE Ratio without NRI is 36.74. Ecolab's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 12.70%. Therefore, Ecolab's PEG Ratio for today is 2.89.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:ECL'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 5.77 Max: 143.68
Current: 2.83
During the past 13 years, Ecolab's highest PEG Ratio was 143.68. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 5.77.
WBO:ECL's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 58.08% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs WBO:ECL: 2.83
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Ecolab PEG Ratio Related Terms
Ecolab PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) has a PEG Ratio of 2.89 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 5.77. Over the past decade, Ecolab's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 143.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #356 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Ecolab's PEG Ratio too high?
Ecolab's current PEG Ratio of 2.89 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 143.68. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Ecolab's value of 2.89 is 26.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #356 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to SHW and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecolab ranks #356 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Ecolab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Ecolab's value of 2.89 is 26.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecolab's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 143.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.77 vs. the industry median of 2.29, 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 PEG Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.29, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ecolab's current PEG Ratio of 2.89 is 26.2% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecolab's current PEG Ratio is 2.89, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 5.77. 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 €234.52, compared to a current price of €244.30 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.89, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.77 and 26.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.29. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (WBO:ECL), the current PEG Ratio is 2.89 as of Jul. 01, 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 €244.30 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €234.52.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ECL:
PEG Ratio: 2.89 (50% below median its 10-year median of 5.77)
GF Value™: €234.52 vs. price of €244.30 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% above the Chemicals median (#356 of 613)
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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