Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 13.51% | = | 100 | × | 2,013,800 | ÷ | 14,906,300 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 13.27% | = | 100 | × | 1,947,000 | ÷ | 14,668,200 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 14.60% | = | 100 | × | 2,019,800 | ÷ | 13,838,300 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 14.56% | = | 100 | × | 1,915,000 | ÷ | 13,152,800 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.53% | = | 100 | × | 1,561,300 | ÷ | 13,545,100 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.69% | = | 100 | × | 1,955,000 | ÷ | 14,280,500 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.78% | = | 100 | × | 1,560,600 | ÷ | 13,253,400 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.89% | = | 100 | × | 1,289,300 | ÷ | 11,838,700 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 11.09% | = | 100 | × | 753,800 | ÷ | 6,798,500 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.25% | = | 100 | × | 806,800 | ÷ | 6,089,700 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 11.55% | = | 100 | × | 681,300 | ÷ | 5,900,600 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 11.61% | = | 100 | × | 712,500 | ÷ | 6,137,500 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.20% | = | 100 | × | 667,300 | ÷ | 5,469,600 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 12.49% | = | 100 | × | 611,642 | ÷ | 4,895,814 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.96% | = | 100 | × | 542,420 | ÷ | 4,534,832 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-28).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Ecolab Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 13.51% | 24.04% | 10.39% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 13.27% | 22.01% | 35.21% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 14.60% | 17.44% | 21.40% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 14.56% | 22.11% | 21.25% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.53% | 17.17% | 21.54% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.69% | 12.72% | 21.25% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.78% | 13.01% | 22.01% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.89% | 13.34% | 21.71% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 11.09% | 16.09% | 21.93% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.25% | 15.39% | 20.58% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 11.55% | 10.25% | 17.59% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 11.61% | 14.36% | 17.44% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.20% | 14.02% | 19.00% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 12.49% | 11.99% | 18.25% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.96% | 12.31% | 16.89% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-28).