Company / Working Capital
Ecolab Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$420.9M
FY2025
5-year range
$420.9M / $1.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-65.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#72 of 121
Materials
What the data says
At $421M, Ecolab's working capital ranks #72 of 121 in the Materials sector. Working Capital has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $421M in FY2025 to $2.2B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$421M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -28.1%.
Declined from $1.3B to $421M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -31.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -28.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#72 of 121 in MaterialsTop 60% of 121This company $420.9M Sector average $1.2B
▼
-64.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -28.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, working capital decreased 65.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #72 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak working capital was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $420.9M | -65.9% |
| FY2024 | $1.2B | -5.0% |
| FY2023 | $1.3B | +1.1% |
| FY2022 | $1.3B | +13.2% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | -48.1% |
| FY2020 | $2.2B | +82.4% |
| FY2019 | $1.2B | +20.7% |
| FY2018 | $992.1M | -11.3% |
| FY2017 | $1.1B | -11.2% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | +497.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026