Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Debt-to-capital ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 6,671,200 6,274,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 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 8,685,300 8,567,700 8,225,400 8,220,700
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.42 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $8,044,700K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Ecolab, Inc. has been relatively stable over the past two years, ranging between 0.50 and 0.55. This indicates that, on average, roughly 50% to 55% of the company's capital structure is financed through debt.

A decreasing trend in the debt-to-capital ratio over time might suggest that the company is reducing its reliance on debt financing, which can be seen as a positive sign for investors as it indicates lower financial risk. Conversely, an increasing trend may raise concerns about the company's ability to manage its debt levels effectively.

Overall, a debt-to-capital ratio of around 0.50 to 0.55 signifies that Ecolab, Inc. has a moderate level of debt relative to its total capital, and further analysis of the company's overall financial health and cash flow management would be necessary to fully assess its debt management strategy.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023


See also:

Ecolab Inc Debt to Capital (Quarterly Data)