Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Net profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	2,112,400	2,044,700	1,712,200	1,551,000	1,372,300	1,231,500	1,174,600	1,153,200	1,091,700	1,128,300	1,105,700	1,108,200	1,129,900	1,129,200	1,050,900	-1,294,900	-1,205,100	-1,075,800	-857,800	1,545,800
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	15,741,400	15,674,600	15,634,200	15,500,500	15,320,200	15,053,000	14,764,200	14,492,700	14,187,800	13,881,200	13,532,700	13,114,800	12,733,100	12,433,800	12,131,600	11,654,600	12,351,000	13,109,300	13,908,600	14,982,300
Net profit margin		13.42%	13.04%	10.95%	10.01%	8.96%	8.18%	7.96%	7.96%	7.69%	8.13%	8.17%	8.45%	8.87%	9.08%	8.66%	-11.11%	-9.76%	-8.21%	-6.17%	10.32%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,112,400K ÷ $15,741,400K
= 13.42%

Net profit margin is a crucial financial ratio that reflects the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into net income after accounting for all expenses. Analyzing Ecolab Inc's net profit margin over various quarters provides insights into its profitability trends.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, Ecolab's net profit margin exhibited fluctuations. The margin started positively at 10.32% in March 2020 but turned negative in subsequent quarters until December 2021, indicating periods of losses relative to revenue generated.

However, a positive turnaround began in March 2022, with a net profit margin of 8.45%. The margin displayed a fluctuating yet improving trend afterward, consistently staying above the break-even point and indicating better operational efficiency and cost management.

By December 31, 2024, the net profit margin reached 13.42%, showcasing Ecolab's enhanced profitability and potentially stronger financial performance compared to previous quarters. This positive trend reflects the company's ability to generate more profit from its operations and optimize its overall financial health.

In conclusion, Ecolab Inc's net profit margin has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, transitioning from losses to profitability, with a notable improvement in recent quarters. Continued monitoring of this ratio is essential to assess the company's financial performance and effectiveness in generating profits moving forward.