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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Ecolab's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN12,103 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN47,221 Mil.
Ecolab's pretax margin was 15.71%.
During the past 13 years, Ecolab's highest Pretax Margin was 16.33%. The lowest was 9.47%. And the median was 12.64%.
During the past 13 years, Ecolab's highest Pretax Margin was 16.33%. The lowest was 9.47%. And the median was 12.64%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Ecolab Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Pre-Tax Income 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.
MEX:ECL vs SHW, APD, PPG: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN47,221 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:ECL) has a Pre-Tax Income of MXN47,221 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Ecolab's current Pre-Tax Income is MXN47,221 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Pre-Tax Income of MXN47,221 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Pre-Tax Income is MXN47,221 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 (MEX:ECL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,785.24, compared to a current price of MXN4,940.23 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is MXN47,221 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Pre-Tax Income is MXN47,221 Mil as of Jun. 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 MXN4,940.23 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,785.24.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:
Pre-Tax Income: MXN47,221 Mil
GF Value™: MXN4,785.24 vs. price of MXN4,940.23 (3.2% above fair value)
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 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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