Company / Profit Margin
Ecolab Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
12.9%
FY2025
5-year range
-10.1% / 13.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 103
Materials
What the data says
Ecolab's profit margin of 12.9% is higher than 81% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -10.1% in FY2022 to 13.4% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.1%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 8.9% to 12.9% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +23.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 19% in MaterialsTop 19% of 103This company 12.9% Sector average -63.6%
▼
+120.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 3.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 76.5pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest profit 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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.9% | -3.8% |
| FY2024 | 13.4% | +51.3% |
| FY2023 | 8.9% | +188.3% |
| FY2022 | -10.1% | -180.1% |
| FY2021 | 12.6% | +6.5% |
| FY2020 | 11.8% | -6.1% |
| FY2019 | 12.6% | +32.4% |
| FY2018 | 9.5% | -13.7% |
| FY2017 | 11.0% | +28.3% |
| FY2016 | 8.6% | +16.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026