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Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.
Ecolab's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,521 Mil. Ecolab's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,742 Mil. Ecolab's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $24,696 Mil. Therefore, Ecolab's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.
Ecolab Scaled Net Operating Assets Related Terms
Ecolab Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.
LTS:0IFA vs SHW, APD, PPG: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.
What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.76 mean?
Ecolab (LTS:0IFA) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Ecolab's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.76. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.76 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Chemicals company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.76. 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 (LTS:0IFA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.35, compared to a current price of $270.62 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.76. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (LTS:0IFA), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.76 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 (LTS:0IFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $270.62 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.35.
GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IFA:
Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.76
GF Value™: $267.35 vs. price of $270.62 (1.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IFA 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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