Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Return on equity (ROE)

		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
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	8,757,300	8,547,800	8,287,400	8,205,600	8,044,700	7,795,800	7,556,700	7,344,200	7,236,100	7,062,600	7,093,400	7,081,600	7,224,200	6,933,500	6,709,100	6,292,300	6,166,500	6,014,700	5,855,200	8,822,100
ROE		24.12%	23.92%	20.66%	18.90%	17.06%	15.80%	15.54%	15.70%	15.09%	15.98%	15.59%	15.65%	15.64%	16.29%	15.66%	-20.58%	-19.54%	-17.89%	-14.65%	17.52%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,112,400K ÷ $8,757,300K
= 24.12%

The return on equity (ROE) of Ecolab Inc has exhibited significant fluctuations over the reported periods.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the ROE consistently declined, reaching its lowest point of -19.54% at the end of December 2020.

However, starting from the first quarter of 2021, there was a noticeable improvement in ROE, with positive percentages recorded in subsequent quarters. Notably, the ROE for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, reached its highest point of 24.12%.

Overall, the trend suggests that Ecolab Inc's return on equity has rebounded strongly after a period of decline, showing an upward trajectory over the latter half of the reported periods. This indicates a positive trend in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity during the specified time frame.