Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Ecolab Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
21.2%
FY2025
5-year range
-16.4% / 24.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-11.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Ecolab's return on equity (roe) of 21.2% is higher than 88% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -16.4% in FY2022 to 24.1% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.1%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 14.1% to 21.2% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +37.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+312.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 11.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 31.2pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.2% | -11.9% |
| FY2024 | 24.1% | +71.7% |
| FY2023 | 14.1% | +185.8% |
| FY2022 | -16.4% | -175.1% |
| FY2021 | 21.8% | -6.6% |
| FY2020 | 23.4% | +28.7% |
| FY2019 | 18.1% | +16.5% |
| FY2018 | 15.6% | -22.2% |
| FY2017 | 20.0% | +13.0% |
| FY2016 | 17.7% | +25.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026