Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$304.41
-1.12%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $84.98B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$61.20
-3.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $29.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 15% more annual revenue ($17.37B vs $15.12B). TECK leads profitability with a 25.2% profit margin vs 12.0%. ECL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
ECL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TECK
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.3%
Revenue surging 33.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 468.4% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.2% and operating margin at 35.3%. Revenue growth of 33.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 41.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL profiles as a value stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 33.4% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (717M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (83/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 25.2% margins and 33.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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