Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Calculation
Ecolab Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to Ecolab1 | ÷ | Total Ecolab shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 15.64% | = | 100 | × | 1,129,900) | ÷ | 7,224,200) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -19.54% | = | 100 | × | (1,205,100) | ÷ | 6,166,500) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 17.95% | = | 100 | × | 1,558,900) | ÷ | 8,685,300) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 17.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,429,100) | ÷ | 8,003,200) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 19.80% | = | 100 | × | 1,508,400) | ÷ | 7,618,500) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.82% | = | 100 | × | 1,229,600) | ÷ | 6,901,100) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.50% | = | 100 | × | 1,002,100) | ÷ | 6,909,900) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 16.44% | = | 100 | × | 1,202,800) | ÷ | 7,315,900) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.18% | = | 100 | × | 967,800) | ÷ | 7,344,300) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 11.58% | = | 100 | × | 703,600) | ÷ | 6,077,000) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.16% | = | 100 | × | 462,500) | ÷ | 5,666,700) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 24.91% | = | 100 | × | 530,300) | ÷ | 2,129,200) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 20.86% | = | 100 | × | 417,300) | ÷ | 2,000,900) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 28.51% | = | 100 | × | 448,100) | ÷ | 1,571,600) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.07% | = | 100 | × | 427,200) | ÷ | 1,935,700) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.94% | = | 100 | × | 368,615) | ÷ | 1,680,230) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 19.37% | = | 100 | × | 319,481) | ÷ | 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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 15.64% | 8.69% | 76.50% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -19.54% | 5.29% | 56.23% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 17.95% | 4.66% | 37.38% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 17.86% | 8.49% | 29.72% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 19.80% | 20.72% | 48.00% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.82% | 29.87% | 60.30% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.50% | 35.25% | 121.42% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 16.44% | 30.13% | 86.90% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.18% | 26.55% | 42.41% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 11.58% | 27.90% | 35.22% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.16% | 30.47% | 29.13% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 24.91% | 20.63% | 28.74% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 20.86% | 23.59% | 29.23% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 28.51% | 30.21% | 29.70% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.07% | 22.89% | 34.47% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.94% | 21.70% | 28.91% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 19.37% | 18.61% | 26.77% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Ecolab Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 15.64% | 12.24% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -19.54% | 8.90% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 17.95% | 7.19% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 17.86% | 9.92% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 19.80% | 31.09% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.82% | 38.16% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.50% | 49.47% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 16.44% | 38.67% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.18% | 29.91% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 11.58% | 29.57% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.16% | 30.18% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 24.91% | 22.39% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 20.86% | 24.83% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 28.51% | 30.06% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.07% | 25.88% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.94% | 23.89% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 19.37% | 21.11% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Ecolab Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 15.64% | 16.54% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -19.54% | 8.40% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 17.95% | 5.74% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 17.86% | 12.42% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 19.80% | 27.34% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.82% | -11.75% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.50% | -73.64% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 16.44% | 5.03% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.18% | 17.62% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 11.58% | 21.12% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.16% | 29.47% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 24.91% | 30.11% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 20.86% | 27.87% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 28.51% | -82.36% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.07% | 18.96% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.94% | 33.59% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 19.37% | 29.22% |
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).