Stock Analysis on Net

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since February 25, 2022.

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since 2005

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Income Statement

Ecolab Inc., selected items from income statement, long-term trends

US$ in thousands

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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).

Net Sales
The data shows a general increasing trend in Net Sales from 2005 to 2021, with some fluctuations. There was significant growth from 2011 to 2014, followed by a slight decline till 2016, and then a recovery till 2021.
Operating Income
Operating Income displays an increasing pattern, reflecting consistent growth from 2005 to 2021. There are fluctuations in certain periods, notably a dip in 2013 and 2018, followed by recovery.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Ecolab
The Net Income trend mirrors the Operating Income pattern, with a generally upward trajectory over the years. Notably, 2021 shows a large decrease after years of positive growth.

Balance Sheet: Assets

Ecolab Inc., selected items from assets, long-term trends

US$ in thousands

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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).

Current Assets:
The trend in current assets shows a general increase from 2005 to 2021, with fluctuations in certain years. A notable spike is observed from 2010 to 2012, followed by a decrease in 2013, and a subsequent rise until 2021.
Total Assets:
Total assets demonstrated a rising trend overall, peaking in 2018 before experiencing a decline in the following years. Noteworthy fluctuations occurred in 2011 and 2018, impacting the overall asset levels.

Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Ecolab Inc., selected items from liabilities and stockholders’ equity, long-term trends

US$ in thousands

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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).

Current Liabilities:
The trend in current liabilities has generally been increasing over the years, with a significant rise from 2011 to 2014, followed by some fluctuations but a decreasing trend towards the end of the period.
Total Liabilities:
Data gaps exist, but the trend shows an increasing pattern since 2011, with a slight decline towards the end of the period.
Total Debt:
There are fluctuations in total debt over the years, with a notable peak in 2011 and subsequent fluctuations, but a decreasing trend towards the end of the period.
Total Ecolab Shareholders’ Equity:
Shareholders' equity has shown a steady increase until 2013, followed by fluctuations but a general decreasing trend towards the end of the period from 2017 onwards.

Cash Flow Statement

Ecolab Inc., selected items from cash flow statement, long-term trends

US$ in thousands

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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).

Cash provided by operating activities:
The trend shows steady growth from 590,136 in 2005 to a peak of 2,427,700 in 2018 before declining in recent years to 1,741,800 in 2020 and 2,061,900 in 2021.
Cash used for investing activities:
This fluctuated significantly over the years, with both negative and positive values. The trend shows a large increase in cash used for investing activities in 2021 compared to previous years.
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:
There was significant variability in this financial metric. A major surge in cash provided by financing activities occurred in 2011, 2017, and 2021, while 2019 and 2020 saw notable decreases.

Per Share Data

Ecolab Inc., selected data per share, long-term trends

US$

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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, 2, 3 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

Basic Earnings per Share:
The basic earnings per share of the company has shown a general upward trend over the years with fluctuations. There was a significant increase from 2012 to 2014, followed by a slight decrease in 2015, a notable increase in 2016, and then a fluctuating pattern with a sharp decline in 2021.
Diluted Earnings per Share:
The diluted earnings per share exhibited a similar trend to basic earnings per share, showing a consistent rise with some variations. The years 2012 to 2014 saw a substantial growth, followed by fluctuations in subsequent years and a drastic negative dip in 2021.
Dividend per Share:
The dividend per share increased steadily from 2005 to 2019, with a more consistent annual growth rate compared to earnings per share. However, there was a noticeable decrease in 2020, and then a slight recovery in 2021.