What Is Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ecolab Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $158.90. Trading at its current price of $271.88, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 10 of 12 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -41.6%. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $656.73 (+141.6%), versus EPV at $5.18 (-98.1%). This +239.6% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About ECL?
12 of 13 models are currently active for ECL. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates ECL's intrinsic value at $47.29, implying -82.6% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does ECL Rank in Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics?
Among 7 Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics stocks, ECL ranks #3 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.8 places ECL in the top tier.
Ecolab Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is ECL a Value Trap?
The Value Trap algorithm is not active for ECL. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Ecolab Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ecolab Inc. scores 8.8 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +239.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every ECL valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across ECL's 12 active models, average confidence is 44%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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