Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to Ecolab1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.33% | = | 100 | × | 1,129,900) | ÷ | 21,206,400) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -6.65% | = | 100 | × | (1,205,100) | ÷ | 18,126,000) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | = | 100 | × | 1,558,900) | ÷ | 20,869,100) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | = | 100 | × | 1,429,100) | ÷ | 20,074,500) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | = | 100 | × | 1,508,400) | ÷ | 19,962,400) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | = | 100 | × | 1,229,600) | ÷ | 18,330,200) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | = | 100 | × | 1,002,100) | ÷ | 18,641,700) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | = | 100 | × | 1,202,800) | ÷ | 19,466,700) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | = | 100 | × | 967,800) | ÷ | 19,636,500) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | = | 100 | × | 703,600) | ÷ | 17,572,300) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | = | 100 | × | 462,500) | ÷ | 18,240,800) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | = | 100 | × | 530,300) | ÷ | 4,872,200) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | = | 100 | × | 417,300) | ÷ | 5,020,900) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | = | 100 | × | 448,100) | ÷ | 4,756,900) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | = | 100 | × | 427,200) | ÷ | 4,722,800) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | = | 100 | × | 368,615) | ÷ | 4,419,365) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | = | 100 | × | 319,481) | ÷ | 3,796,628) |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.33% | 4.69% | 9.02% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -6.65% | 2.83% | 9.95% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | 2.64% | 7.52% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | 4.69% | 5.79% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | 6.10% | 8.88% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | 7.76% | 16.77% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | 8.44% | 18.20% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | 8.55% | 15.17% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | 8.66% | 11.79% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | 9.35% | 10.12% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | 10.22% | 8.45% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | 7.82% | 8.95% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | 8.76% | 10.08% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | 9.28% | 10.80% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | 8.80% | 12.68% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | 8.90% | 11.53% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | 6.92% | 10.60% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Ecolab Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.33% | 5.56% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -6.65% | 4.17% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | 3.57% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | 4.88% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | 7.47% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | 10.09% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | 10.79% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | 10.04% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | 9.41% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | 9.55% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | 9.79% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | 8.11% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | 9.07% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | 9.66% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | 9.83% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | 9.72% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | 8.00% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.33% | 6.65% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -6.65% | 3.40% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.47% | 2.43% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.12% | 5.23% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.56% | 6.22% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.71% | -2.40% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.38% | -13.63% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.18% | 1.48% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.93% | 5.73% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 4.00% | 8.98% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.54% | 12.44% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 10.88% | 12.03% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.31% | 9.94% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.42% | -22.98% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.05% | 8.10% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.34% | 14.06% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.41% | 10.70% |
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).