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Ecolab (Ecolab) E10 : $4.15 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Ecolab E10?

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Ecolab's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.410. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $4.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2023.

During the past 12 months, Ecolab's average E10 Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Ecolab was 40.10% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 11.40% per year.

As of today (2024-04-27), Ecolab's current stock price is $221.10. Ecolab's E10 for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $4.15. Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 53.28.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Ecolab was 70.28. The lowest was 34.03. And the median was 47.27.


Ecolab E10 Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ecolab's E10 can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Ecolab E10 Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.89 3.25 3.64 3.95 4.15

Ecolab Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.95 4.03 4.10 4.15 4.15

Competitive Comparison of Ecolab's E10

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.



Ecolab E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Ecolab's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Dec. 2023 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2023)
=1.41/129.4194*129.4194
=1.410

Current CPI (Dec. 2023) = 129.4194.

Ecolab Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201403 0.620 99.695 0.805
201406 1.020 100.560 1.313
201409 1.190 100.428 1.534
201412 1.100 99.070 1.437
201503 0.770 99.621 1.000
201506 1.000 100.684 1.285
201509 0.860 100.392 1.109
201512 0.690 99.792 0.895
201603 0.770 100.470 0.992
201606 0.870 101.688 1.107
201609 1.270 101.861 1.614
201612 1.240 101.863 1.575
201703 0.860 102.862 1.082
201706 1.000 103.349 1.252
201709 1.340 104.136 1.665
201712 1.930 104.011 2.401
201803 0.840 105.290 1.033
201806 1.200 106.317 1.461
201809 1.480 106.507 1.798
201812 1.350 105.998 1.648
201903 1.010 107.251 1.219
201906 1.260 108.070 1.509
201909 1.585 108.329 1.894
201912 1.470 108.420 1.755
202003 0.970 108.902 1.153
202006 -7.060 108.767 -8.401
202009 0.850 109.815 1.002
202012 1.040 109.897 1.225
202103 0.670 111.754 0.776
202106 1.080 114.631 1.219
202109 1.120 115.734 1.252
202112 1.040 117.630 1.144
202203 0.600 121.301 0.640
202206 1.080 125.017 1.118
202209 1.210 125.227 1.251
202212 0.930 125.222 0.961
202303 0.820 127.348 0.833
202306 1.150 128.729 1.156
202309 1.410 129.860 1.405
202312 1.410 129.419 1.410

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.


Ecolab  (NYSE:ECL) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Ecolab's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=221.10/4.15
=53.28

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Ecolab was 70.28. The lowest was 34.03. And the median was 47.27.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Ecolab E10 Related Terms

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Ecolab (Ecolab) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55102
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is growing its presence abroad.
Executives
Laurie M Marsh officer: Senior VP - Human Resources 1601 W. DIEHL ROAD, NAPERVILLE IL 60563
David Maclennan director 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Nicholas J. Alfano officer: EVP & PRES - GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Angela M Busch officer: SVP - Corporate Development 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Gregory B Cook officer: EVP & PRES - INST GROUP 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Nicolas A Granucci officer: EVP & PRES - GLOBAL PEST 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Larry L Berger officer: Chief Technical Officer & SVP 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Arthur J Higgins director C/O ZIMMER, INC., P.O. BOX 708, WARSAW IN 46580
Gail Peterson officer: SVP - Global Mktg & Comms 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Christophe Beck officer: Executive V.P., Instit. NA 370 WABASHA STREET NORTH, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Eric Mark Green director 530 HERMAN O. WEST DRIVE, EXTON PA 19341
Gates William H Iii 10 percent owner 2365 CARILLON POINT, KIRKLAND WA 98033
Michael C. Mccormick officer: Ex.VP, GC & Asst. Secretary 1 ECOLAB PLACE, ST. PAUL MN 55102
Lanesha Minnix officer: EVP, GC & SECRETARY TWO LAKESIDE COMMONS, BUILDING TWO, 980 HAMMOND DRIVE, SUITE 500, ATLANTA GA 30328
Tracy B Mckibben director 100 RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, #3S, NEW YORK NY 10069

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