Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Net Profit Margin: 12.80%
Is Ecolab Inc.’s net profit margin high or low?
Ecolab Inc.'s net profit margin of 12.80% is 84% above its 5-year average of 6.94%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-10.22%–13.42%).
The net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is 12.80% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 2.77% (13.16%).
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ECL Average Net Profit Margin Chart
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ECL Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
12.80%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
13.16%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
10.75%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
6.94%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
8.31%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.03%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.87%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+84.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+54.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+59.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+62.61%
ECL Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 12.80% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 10.86% | 11.25% | 10.50% | 10.40% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 16.91% | 14.18% | 16.10% | 17.67% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 6.82% | 5.98% | 10.83% | 10.94% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 10.34% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 34.64% | 25.05% | 6.21% | 9.87% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 13.88% | 12.96% | 11.45% | 11.65% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 7.90% | -0.59% | -9.64% | -4.85% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.30% | -2.84% | 10.72% | 12.30% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 8.17% | 4.75% | 0.61% | 0.68% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
17.5%
Net Profit Margin
12.8%
Ecolab Inc. Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Ecolab Inc. Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The net profit margin for ECL stock is 12.80%.
- Is Ecolab Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
- Ecolab Inc.'s net profit margin of 12.80% is 84% above its 5-year average of 6.94%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-10.22%–13.42%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for ECL stock is 13.16%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for ECL stock is 10.75%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for ECL stock is 6.94%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for ECL stock is 8.31%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for ECL stock is 8.03%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for ECL stock is 7.87%.
Ecolab Inc. Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | -10.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.74% |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.87% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.35% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.40% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.71% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.07% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.30% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.53% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.05% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.76% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.16% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.99% |
| 2000-12-31 | 9.10% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.45% |
| 1998-12-31 | 10.19% |
| 1997-12-31 | 8.17% |
| 1996-12-31 | 7.60% |
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About Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc. delivers essential water, hygiene, and infection prevention products and services to clients across the United States and globally. The company organizes its operations into several key segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and an "Other" segment. Through its Global Industrial division, Ecolab furnishes a range of water treatment, process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions. These offerings cater to a diverse array of sectors including manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical production, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundries, and the petroleum, refining, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment focuses on delivering specialized cleaning and sanitizing products primarily to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail sectors. Ecolab's Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment addresses the needs of the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. It supplies specialized cleaning and sanitizing products, encompassing infection prevention, surgical solutions, and comprehensive cleaning and contamination control, marketed under brand names like Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios. Within the "Other" segment, Ecolab provides pest elimination services. These services aim to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, including rodents and insects, for various clients such as restaurants, food and beverage processors, educational and healthcare institutions, hotels, quick service restaurants, grocery stores, and other commercial and institutional entities. This segment additionally furnishes colloidal silica, used for binding and polishing applications in the semiconductor, catalyst, aerospace component manufacturing, and chemical sectors. Furthermore, it delivers products and services for comprehensive wash process management, featuring custom-designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy conservation, and real-time data management. Ecolab distributes its offerings via its field sales and corporate account teams, as well as through a network of distributors and dealers. Established in 1923, the company maintains its headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Christophe Beck