What does water services — number of sub operating segments mean?

This metric represents the count of distinct sub-operating segments or specialized business units nested within the broader Water Services reporting segment. It reflects the organizational complexity and the breadth of specialized service offerings, such as water treatment, process optimization, or industrial water management, provided to clients. Tracking this number helps investors understand the granularity of the segment's operational structure and its ability to address diverse market niches.

Ecolab ECL Water Services — Number Of Sub Operating Segments

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$4.1B+10.0%

Gross profit$1.8B+8.3%

Operating income$622.0M+12.0%

Net income$432.6M+7.5%

EPS (diluted)$1.52+7.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$519.8M-55.3%

Total debt$167.3M+13.6%

Total equity$10.0B+12.7%

Total assets$25.0B+12.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$445.9M+20.7%

CapEx$348.5M+46.5%

Free cash flow$97.4M-25.9%

Valuation

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Market cap$79.14B+6.9%

Enterprise value$78.79B+7.9%

P/E37.6×+2.4×

P/S4.8×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin44.3%+0.6pp

Operating margin17%-1.1pp

Net margin12.8%-0.6pp

FCF margin11.4%+1.8pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity22.3%-2.3pp

Debt / equity0×0.0×

Current ratio1×-0.3×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Ecolab in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept ecl:NumberOfSubOperatingSegments.

The official record: Ecolab’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is Ecolab's water services — number of sub operating segments?: Ecolab (ECL) reported water services — number of sub operating segments of 3 in Q1 2026.
What does water services — number of sub operating segments mean?: This metric represents the count of distinct sub-operating segments or specialized business units nested within the broader Water Services reporting segment. It reflects the organizational complexity and the breadth of specialized service offerings, such as water treatment, process optimization, or industrial water management, provided to clients. Tracking this number helps investors understand the granularity of the segment's operational structure and its ability to address diverse market niches.