Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ecolab's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,654 Mil. Ecolab's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was $3,938 Mil. Therefore, Ecolab's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 42.00%.
Warning Sign:
Ecolab Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecolab's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ECL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.76 Med: 42.22 Max: 46.67
Current: 40.24
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ecolab was 46.67%. The lowest was 37.76%. And the median was 42.22%.
ECL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.9% of 1510
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.315
vs ECL: 40.24
Ecolab had a gross margin of 42.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ecolab was -2.50% per year.
Ecolab Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Ecolab's Gross Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecolab's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % Distribution in the Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecolab's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecolab's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ecolab had a gross margin of 42.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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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.
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