Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to Ecolab1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 8.87% | = | 100 | × | 1,129,900) | ÷ | 12,733,100) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -10.22% | = | 100 | × | (1,205,100) | ÷ | 11,790,200) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 10.46% | = | 100 | × | 1,558,900) | ÷ | 14,906,300) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 9.74% | = | 100 | × | 1,429,100) | ÷ | 14,668,200) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | = | 100 | × | 1,508,400) | ÷ | 13,838,300) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 9.35% | = | 100 | × | 1,229,600) | ÷ | 13,152,800) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.40% | = | 100 | × | 1,002,100) | ÷ | 13,545,100) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 8.42% | = | 100 | × | 1,202,800) | ÷ | 14,280,500) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.30% | = | 100 | × | 967,800) | ÷ | 13,253,400) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.94% | = | 100 | × | 703,600) | ÷ | 11,838,700) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.80% | = | 100 | × | 462,500) | ÷ | 6,798,500) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.71% | = | 100 | × | 530,300) | ÷ | 6,089,700) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.07% | = | 100 | × | 417,300) | ÷ | 5,900,600) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.30% | = | 100 | × | 448,100) | ÷ | 6,137,500) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.81% | = | 100 | × | 427,200) | ÷ | 5,469,600) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.53% | = | 100 | × | 368,615) | ÷ | 4,895,814) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.05% | = | 100 | × | 319,481) | ÷ | 4,534,832) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Ecolab Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 8.87% | 12.42% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -10.22% | 9.18% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 10.46% | 8.09% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 9.74% | 29.40% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | 10.90% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 9.35% | 14.24% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.40% | 14.36% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 8.42% | 13.80% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.30% | 14.72% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.94% | 15.07% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.80% | 14.86% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.71% | 11.81% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.07% | 14.00% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.30% | 11.22% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.81% | 12.52% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.53% | 11.87% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.05% | 9.48% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Ecolab Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 8.87% | 14.12% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -10.22% | 11.20% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 10.46% | 9.26% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 9.74% | 17.96% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | 8.43% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 9.35% | -10.23% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.40% | -30.45% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 8.42% | 2.18% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.30% | 4.74% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.94% | 16.73% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.80% | 15.53% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.71% | 20.21% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.07% | 16.72% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.30% | -25.88% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.81% | 7.12% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.53% | 16.94% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.05% | 12.58% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).