Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Ecolab shareholders’ equity1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | 7.16 | = | 180.30 | ÷ | 25.19 | 25.19 | = | 7,224,200 | ÷ | 286,751,531 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 9.70 | = | 209.36 | ÷ | 21.57 | 21.57 | = | 6,166,500 | ÷ | 285,849,956 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 5.99 | = | 180.45 | ÷ | 30.14 | 30.14 | = | 8,685,300 | ÷ | 288,166,440 | |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6.12 | = | 170.16 | ÷ | 27.80 | 27.80 | = | 8,003,200 | ÷ | 287,853,232 | |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 4.96 | = | 130.84 | ÷ | 26.37 | 26.37 | = | 7,618,500 | ÷ | 288,858,441 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 5.31 | = | 125.50 | ÷ | 23.66 | 23.66 | = | 6,901,100 | ÷ | 291,718,512 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 4.55 | = | 106.28 | ÷ | 23.34 | 23.34 | = | 6,909,900 | ÷ | 296,001,857 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 4.73 | = | 115.54 | ÷ | 24.45 | 24.45 | = | 7,315,900 | ÷ | 299,250,034 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 4.41 | = | 107.75 | ÷ | 24.42 | 24.42 | = | 7,344,300 | ÷ | 300,767,420 | |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 3.68 | = | 75.84 | ÷ | 20.60 | 20.60 | = | 6,077,000 | ÷ | 294,954,864 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 3.17 | = | 61.75 | ÷ | 19.46 | 19.46 | = | 5,666,700 | ÷ | 291,269,964 | |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 5.27 | = | 48.23 | ÷ | 9.15 | 9.15 | = | 2,129,200 | ÷ | 232,664,561 | |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 4.98 | = | 42.14 | ÷ | 8.47 | 8.47 | = | 2,000,900 | ÷ | 236,263,986 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 4.78 | = | 31.78 | ÷ | 6.65 | 6.65 | = | 1,571,600 | ÷ | 236,192,852 | |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 6.12 | = | 47.90 | ÷ | 7.83 | 7.83 | = | 1,935,700 | ÷ | 247,200,121 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 6.31 | = | 42.30 | ÷ | 6.70 | 6.70 | = | 1,680,230 | ÷ | 250,634,287 | |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 5.56 | = | 36.19 | ÷ | 6.51 | 6.51 | = | 1,649,210 | ÷ | 253,210,779 |
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$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Ecolab Inc. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Ecolab Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | 7.16 | 3.38 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 9.70 | 2.78 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 5.99 | 2.15 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6.12 | 1.65 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 4.96 | 7.15 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 5.31 | 6.83 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 4.73 | 6.60 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 4.41 | 5.66 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 3.68 | 5.48 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 3.17 | 5.93 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 5.27 | 5.08 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 4.98 | 4.38 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 4.78 | 4.54 |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 6.12 | 5.13 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 6.31 | 4.34 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 5.56 | 4.54 |
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., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | 7.16 | 3.66 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 9.70 | 3.12 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 5.99 | 2.11 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6.12 | 1.67 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 4.96 | 4.98 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 5.31 | 4.83 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 4.55 | 3.14 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 4.73 | 2.49 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 4.41 | 2.62 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 3.68 | 2.71 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 3.17 | 3.48 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 5.27 | 4.32 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 4.98 | 3.85 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 4.78 | 3.13 |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 6.31 | 4.44 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 5.56 | 4.83 |
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).