Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$276.18
+1.69%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $80.38B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$4.32
-2.38%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $768.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 451% more annual revenue ($16.84B vs $3.06B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -19.2%. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ECL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TROX
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ECL.
Margin of Safety
+75.8%
Fair Value
$34.73
Current Price
$4.32
$30.41 discount
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
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.3% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -47.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL profiles as a value stock while TROX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (489M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). TROX offers better value entry with a 75.8% margin of safety. 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.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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