Ecolab (WBO:ECL) Stock Based Compensation: €116 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:ECL Ecolab Inc WBO:ECL
84 GF Score
Price €240.60
GF Value €235.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ecolab Stock Based Compensation?

Ecolab WBO:ECL +0.29% 84 Stock Based Compensation is €116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €235.88 (Fairly Valued).

Ecolab's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €35 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €116 Mil.

Ecolab Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Ecolab Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Ecolab Stock Based Compensation Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Ecolab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Ecolab Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €116 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €116 Mil mean?
Ecolab (WBO:ECL) has a Stock Based Compensation of €116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Ecolab's current Stock Based Compensation is €116 Mil. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Stock Based Compensation compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Stock Based Compensation of €116 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Chemicals company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Stock Based Compensation is €116 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 (WBO:ECL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €235.88, compared to a current price of €240.60 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €116 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (WBO:ECL), the current Stock Based Compensation is €116 Mil 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 (WBO:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €240.60 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €235.88. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ECL:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €116 Mil
  • GF Value™: €235.88 vs. price of €240.60 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

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 Business Description

Address 1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55102
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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