Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Ecolab shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.21 | = | 8,758,200) | ÷ | 7,224,200) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.08 | = | 6,686,600) | ÷ | 6,166,500) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.73 | = | 6,354,100) | ÷ | 8,685,300) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.88 | = | 7,045,200) | ÷ | 8,003,200) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.96 | = | 7,322,700) | ÷ | 7,618,500) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.97 | = | 6,687,000) | ÷ | 6,901,100) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.94 | = | 6,465,500) | ÷ | 6,909,900) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | = | 6,569,400) | ÷ | 7,315,900) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.94 | = | 6,904,500) | ÷ | 7,344,300) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | = | 6,541,900) | ÷ | 6,077,000) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.35 | = | 7,636,200) | ÷ | 5,666,700) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.40 | = | 845,600) | ÷ | 2,129,200) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.48 | = | 967,300) | ÷ | 2,000,900) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.72 | = | 1,138,200) | ÷ | 1,571,600) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.52 | = | 1,003,400) | ÷ | 1,935,700) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | = | 1,066,036) | ÷ | 1,680,230) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.45 | = | 746,301) | ÷ | 1,649,210) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Ecolab Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.21 | 0.32 | 3.95 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.08 | 0.34 | 2.30 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.73 | 0.28 | 2.11 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.88 | 0.30 | 2.50 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.96 | 1.50 | 2.85 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.97 | 1.90 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.94 | 2.10 | 2.26 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | 1.65 | 1.81 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.94 | 1.33 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | 1.21 | 0.95 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.35 | 1.20 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.40 | 0.96 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.48 | 0.95 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.72 | 1.25 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.52 | 0.82 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.45 | 0.88 | 0.36 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Ecolab Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Ecolab Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.21 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.08 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.73 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.88 | 0.45 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.96 | 2.01 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.97 | 1.66 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.94 | 2.13 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | 1.67 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.94 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | 1.15 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.35 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.40 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.72 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.52 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.45 | 0.72 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Ecolab Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.21 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.08 | 0.56 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.73 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.88 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.96 | 1.85 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.97 | 2.12 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.94 | 2.42 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | 1.21 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.94 | 1.07 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.35 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.40 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.48 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.72 | 1.16 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.45 | 0.71 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).