Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsEcolab Inc (ECL)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$46.33
+2.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.99B
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$268.54
+1.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $74.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 135% more annual revenue ($16.08B vs $6.85B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs -11.4%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
DD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ECL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3503.5%
Fair Value
$1.43
Current Price
$46.33
$44.90 premium
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 34.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
17.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 215.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while ECL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — 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 49/100) and 17.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
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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