Ecolab ECL Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

Transact TechnologiesTACT

-3.6%-1.4pp

Flexible Solutions InternationalFSI

11.7%-0.7pp

STERISSTE

9.4%+2.1pp

VeraltoVLTO

24.9%-1.8pp

HWK

HawkinsHWKN

15%+1.7pp

Oil-Dri Corporation of AmericaODC

23.4%-2.6pp

FAQ

What is Ecolab's return on invested capital?

Ecolab (ECL) reported return on invested capital of 26.2% in Q1 2026.

How has Ecolab's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Ecolab's return on invested capital decreased by 10.4% year-over-year, from 29.2% to 26.2%.

What is the long-term trend for Ecolab's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ecolab's return on invested capital has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 16.4% to 24.8%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.