Ecolab Inc (ECL)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 8,757,300 | 8,044,700 | 7,236,100 | 7,224,200 | 6,166,500 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $8,757,300K
= 0.00
Ecolab Inc's debt-to-equity ratio has remained constant at 0.00 for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no debt in relation to its equity, suggesting a conservative capital structure with lower financial risk. This stability in the debt-to-equity ratio over the years may indicate a prudent financial management approach by Ecolab Inc, potentially allowing for greater financial flexibility and resilience in managing its operations and growth strategies.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Ecolab Inc
ECL
0.00
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CHD
0.51
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0.50
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0.00