Ecolab Inc.

ECL

Basic MaterialsDividend Aristocrat

$249.65

1.11%Fair Value

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a Basic Materials company that currently yields 1.11% — trading near fair value based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $213.51 and the overvaluation threshold at $306.98. Ecolab Inc. holds a quality score of 77/100 (Good), reflecting 9 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 37% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 7.2%.

ECL Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation

Underval. $213.51Overval. $306.98

Price

Undervalued band

Overvalued band

Why Now?

Ecolab Inc. is trading at a fair valuation relative to its dividend history.

Current yield 1.1% vs historical max 1.3% (86% of maximum).

9 years of uninterrupted dividends.

Conservative payout ratio of 37%.

Dividend Compounder (DRIP)

Initial Investment

Horizon (years)

Div. CAGR (%)

Year 1 Income

$119

Year 10 Income

$255

Yield on Cost

2.61%

Total Income

$1,781

Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.

Quality Score

Good

Payout Ratio25/25

Dividend Streak12/25

Growth (CAGR 5Y)15/20

Yield vs History15/15

FCF Coverage10/15

Key Metrics

Current Price$249.65

Annual Dividend$2.76

Current Yield1.11%

Yield — Max (10Y)1.29%

Yield — Min (10Y)0.90%

Undervalued Below$213.51

Overvalued Above$306.98

Payout Ratio37.35%

CAGR Dividend 5Y7.2%

CAGR Dividend 10Y—

Years No Cut9y

consecutive years of dividend growth

In-depth analysis

→ ECL Dividend Analysis Article