Ecolab Inc. ECL NYSE

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) generated $2.95B in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $1.05B, free cash flow was $1.9B.

Free cash flow margin was 11.8% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.41x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $753.6M in dividends and $783.8M in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (67/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (77/100, Pass) — $1.9B (11.8% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (55/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.41x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 70/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.