Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Operating profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	2,802,400	1,992,300	788,800	892,000	818,500
Revenue	US$ in thousands	15,741,400	15,320,200	14,187,800	12,733,100	11,790,200
Operating profit margin		17.80%	13.00%	5.56%	7.01%	6.94%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $2,802,400K ÷ $15,741,400K
= 17.80%

Based on the provided data, Ecolab Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuation over the years. In December 2020, the operating profit margin stood at 6.94%, which slightly increased to 7.01% by December 2021. However, there was a notable decrease to 5.56% by December 2022.

The company's operating profit margin then saw a significant improvement, reaching 13.00% by December 2023 and further increasing to 17.80% by December 2024. This upward trend indicates that Ecolab Inc has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability in recent years, which is a positive sign for the company's financial health.

Overall, the improving trend in Ecolab Inc's operating profit margin suggests that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses and generating higher profits from its core business activities. This could be a result of cost control measures, revenue growth, or operational efficiencies implemented by the company.