How does Ecolab Inc. (ECL)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) trades at a PE of 36.1 versus a Chemicals - Specialty Industry median of 24.7 (962 companies), putting it above the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/ECL.

ECL PE Benchmarks

Ecolab Inc. • Basic Materials

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

36.1

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

38.4

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

371 with PE data

Sector Median PE

51.2

371 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Basic Materials

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

371

Median PE

51.2

PE Range

1.5 - 193.8

Forward PE Median

20.2

Basic Materials Sector

4052 companies • sector

Above Median(73th %ile)

Current PE:36.1

Forward PE:38.4

Median PE:17.7

Average PE:31.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.8

25th-75th %ile:8.8 - 37.8

Min: 0.1Max: 198.8

Current: 36.1

Chemicals - Specialty Industry

962 companies • industry

Above Median(61th %ile)

Current PE:36.1

Forward PE:38.4

Median PE:24.7

Average PE:38.7

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.6

25th-75th %ile:12.6 - 49.4

Min: 0.1Max: 198.6

Current: 36.1

Peer Companies

10 companies • peers

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:36.1

Forward PE:38.4

Median PE:19.1

Average PE:26.8

Min PE:11.0

Max PE:89.0

25th-75th %ile:15.4 - 28.1

Min: 11.0Max: 89.0

Current: 36.1

Peer Companies

(10 companies)

LIN

PPG

SHW

LYB

APD

ALB

RPM

IFF

CBT

WLK

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 7:52:21 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

ECL PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Basic Materials

Basic Materials Sector

Chemicals - Specialty Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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Basic Materials Sector

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