Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | 4.06 | = | 180.30 | ÷ | 44.40 | 44.40 | = | 12,733,100 | ÷ | 286,751,531 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 5.08 | = | 209.36 | ÷ | 41.25 | 41.25 | = | 11,790,200 | ÷ | 285,849,956 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 3.49 | = | 180.45 | ÷ | 51.73 | 51.73 | = | 14,906,300 | ÷ | 288,166,440 | |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 3.34 | = | 170.16 | ÷ | 50.96 | 50.96 | = | 14,668,200 | ÷ | 287,853,232 | |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 2.73 | = | 130.84 | ÷ | 47.91 | 47.91 | = | 13,838,300 | ÷ | 288,858,441 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 2.78 | = | 125.50 | ÷ | 45.09 | 45.09 | = | 13,152,800 | ÷ | 291,718,512 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 2.32 | = | 106.28 | ÷ | 45.76 | 45.76 | = | 13,545,100 | ÷ | 296,001,857 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.42 | = | 115.54 | ÷ | 47.72 | 47.72 | = | 14,280,500 | ÷ | 299,250,034 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.45 | = | 107.75 | ÷ | 44.07 | 44.07 | = | 13,253,400 | ÷ | 300,767,420 | |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 1.89 | = | 75.84 | ÷ | 40.14 | 40.14 | = | 11,838,700 | ÷ | 294,954,864 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 2.65 | = | 61.75 | ÷ | 23.34 | 23.34 | = | 6,798,500 | ÷ | 291,269,964 | |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 1.84 | = | 48.23 | ÷ | 26.17 | 26.17 | = | 6,089,700 | ÷ | 232,664,561 | |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.69 | = | 42.14 | ÷ | 24.97 | 24.97 | = | 5,900,600 | ÷ | 236,263,986 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 1.22 | = | 31.78 | ÷ | 25.99 | 25.99 | = | 6,137,500 | ÷ | 236,192,852 | |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 2.16 | = | 47.90 | ÷ | 22.13 | 22.13 | = | 5,469,600 | ÷ | 247,200,121 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.17 | = | 42.30 | ÷ | 19.53 | 19.53 | = | 4,895,814 | ÷ | 250,634,287 | |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 2.02 | = | 36.19 | ÷ | 17.91 | 17.91 | = | 4,534,832 | ÷ | 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | 4.06 | 4.84 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 5.08 | 4.83 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 3.49 | 3.74 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 3.34 | 5.71 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 2.73 | 3.76 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 2.78 | 3.26 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 2.32 | 2.69 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.42 | 3.03 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.45 | 3.14 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 1.89 | 2.96 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 2.65 | 2.89 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 1.84 | 2.91 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.69 | 2.60 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 1.22 | 1.69 |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 2.16 | 2.81 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.17 | 2.37 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 2.02 | 2.31 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | 4.06 | 3.96 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 5.08 | 4.33 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 3.49 | 2.89 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 3.34 | 3.07 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 2.73 | 2.50 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 2.78 | 2.11 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 2.32 | 1.44 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.42 | 1.77 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.45 | 2.20 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 1.89 | 2.19 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 2.65 | 2.29 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 1.84 | 2.72 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.69 | 2.32 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 1.22 | 1.07 |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 2.16 | 2.47 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.17 | 2.20 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 2.02 | 2.34 |
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).