Ecolab Inc (ECL)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $8,757,300K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio of Ecolab Inc has consistently remained at 0.00 from March 2020 to December 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to finance its operations and growth primarily through equity rather than debt. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 suggests a low financial risk, as the company does not rely heavily on debt to fund its activities. Ecolab Inc's consistent zero debt-to-capital ratio over the period suggests a strong financial position and a conservative approach to capital structure, with a lower level of financial leverage compared to companies with higher debt levels.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024