Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsInnospec Inc (IOSP)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$257.97
+1.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $72.12B
IOSP
Innospec Inc
$80.68
+0.04%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 819% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $1.79B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 6.4%. IOSP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
IOSP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
2.8% revenue growth
6.4% margin — thin
Earnings declined 6.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : IOSP
The strongest argument for IOSP centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : IOSP
The primary concerns for IOSP are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 54/100). 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.
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.
Innospec Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Innospec Inc. develops, manufactures, blends, markets, and supplies specialty chemicals in the United States, the rest of North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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