Ashland Global Holdings Inc (ASH)vsEcolab Inc (ECL)
ASH
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
$53.61
+5.51%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.45B
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$268.54
+1.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $74.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 791% more annual revenue ($16.08B vs $1.80B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs -38.3%. ASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ASH
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
ECL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ASH.
Margin of Safety
-142.8%
Fair Value
$125.04
Current Price
$268.54
$143.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 104.0%
Earnings expanding 135.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
17.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of -30.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.7%
Currently unprofitable
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASH
The strongest argument for ASH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.23 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASH
The primary concerns for ASH are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASH profiles as a turnaround stock while ECL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (758M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100) and 17.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. offers specialized chemical solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Covington, Kentucky.
Ecolab Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ecolab Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an American corporation that develops and offers services, technology and systems that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene in a wide variety of applications. It helps organizations both private market as well as public treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but also for use in food, healthcare, hospitality related safety and industry.
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