Ecolab (MEX:ECL) Tax Expense: MXN8,664 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:ECL Ecolab Inc MEX:ECL
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Price MXN4,905.00
GF Value MXN4,697.01
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What is Ecolab Tax Expense?

Ecolab MEX:ECL 80 Tax Expense is MXN8,664 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ECL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,697.01 (Fairly Valued).

Ecolab's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,191 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,664 Mil.


Ecolab  (MEX:ECL) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Ecolab Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Expense Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Ecolab Quarterly Data
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Ecolab Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 MXN8,664 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of MXN8,664 Mil mean?
Ecolab (MEX:ECL) has a Tax Expense of MXN8,664 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Tax Expense too high?
Ecolab's current Tax Expense is MXN8,664 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Tax Expense of MXN8,664 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 Tax Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Tax Expense is MXN8,664 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 MXN4,697.01, compared to a current price of MXN4,905.00 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is MXN8,664 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (MEX:ECL), the current Tax Expense is MXN8,664 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 (MEX:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,905.00 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,697.01. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ECL:

  • Tax Expense: MXN8,664 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN4,697.01 vs. price of MXN4,905.00 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100

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 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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