Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Ecolab1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | = | 100 | × | 1,558,900 | ÷ | 20,869,100 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | = | 100 | × | 1,429,100 | ÷ | 20,074,500 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | = | 100 | × | 1,508,400 | ÷ | 19,962,400 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | = | 100 | × | 1,229,600 | ÷ | 18,330,200 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | = | 100 | × | 1,002,100 | ÷ | 18,641,700 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | = | 100 | × | 1,202,800 | ÷ | 19,466,700 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | = | 100 | × | 967,800 | ÷ | 19,636,500 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | = | 100 | × | 703,600 | ÷ | 17,572,300 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | = | 100 | × | 462,500 | ÷ | 18,240,800 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | = | 100 | × | 530,300 | ÷ | 4,872,200 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | = | 100 | × | 417,300 | ÷ | 5,020,900 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | = | 100 | × | 448,100 | ÷ | 4,756,900 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | = | 100 | × | 427,200 | ÷ | 4,722,800 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | = | 100 | × | 368,615 | ÷ | 4,419,365 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | = | 100 | × | 319,481 | ÷ | 3,796,628 |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | 9.29% | 2.64% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | 7.81% | 4.69% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | 16.25% | 6.10% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | 3.50% | 7.76% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | 7.33% | 8.44% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | 5.58% | 8.55% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | 5.57% | 8.66% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | 6.89% | 9.35% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | 8.57% | 10.22% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | 7.62% | 7.82% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | 4.85% | 8.76% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | 7.24% | 9.28% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | 8.18% | 8.80% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | 6.47% | 8.90% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | 6.84% | 6.92% |
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).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Ecolab Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Ecolab Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | 4.43% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | 5.51% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | 9.78% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | 6.03% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | 7.04% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | 6.82% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | 6.44% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | 6.77% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | 6.87% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | 8.18% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | 7.11% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | 8.45% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | 8.58% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | 7.79% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | 7.12% |
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).
Comparison to Industry (Basic Materials)
Ecolab Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (basic materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Basic Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | 5.05% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | 4.99% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | 7.12% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | 3.56% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | 5.09% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | 5.36% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | 1.52% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | 6.53% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | 4.88% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | 8.48% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | 6.58% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | 7.40% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | 1.63% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | 6.79% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | 5.37% |
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).