Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsWD-40 Company (WDFC)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$268.54
+1.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $74.91B
WDFC
WD-40 Company
$216.11
+0.39%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 2490% more annual revenue ($16.08B vs $620.91M). WDFC leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 12.9%. ECL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ECL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WDFC
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-142.8%
Fair Value
$125.04
Current Price
$268.54
$143.50 premium
Margin of Safety
-428.4%
Fair Value
$44.68
Current Price
$216.11
$171.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
17.8% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDFC
The strongest argument for WDFC centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WDFC
The primary concerns for WDFC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ECL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
WDFC is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (758M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (55/100 vs 46/100) 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.
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.
WD-40 Company
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
WD-40 Company develops and sells maintenance products and cleaning and home care products in America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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