Company / Operating Margin
Ecolab Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
17.0%
FY2025
5-year range
11.8% / 17.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 84
Materials
What the data says
Ecolab's operating margin of 17.0% is higher than 79% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.8% in FY2022 to 17.8% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 12.6% to 17.0% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +5.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 21% in MaterialsTop 21% of 84This company 17.0% Sector average -70.2%
▼
+124.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 4.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 87.2pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.0% | -4.4% |
| FY2024 | 17.8% | +41.8% |
| FY2023 | 12.6% | +6.0% |
| FY2022 | 11.8% | -19.4% |
| FY2021 | 14.7% | +3.9% |
| FY2020 | 14.1% | -3.7% |
| FY2019 | 14.7% | +3.3% |
| FY2018 | 14.2% | +0.9% |
| FY2017 | 14.1% | +2.9% |
| FY2016 | 13.7% | +16.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026