ECL vs IFF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Ecolab Inc. vs International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ECL | IFF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $283.65 | $76.35 |
| Market cap | $79.83B | $19.49B |
| P/E ratio | 38.3 | 23.6 |
| ROE | 22.43% | 6.05% |
| Profit margin | 12.80% | 7.66% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | -3.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.03% | 2.10% |
| Beta | 0.91 | 0.96 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ECL vs IFF in plain English
- ECL is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of IFF.
- IFF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 38.3).
- ECL earns a higher return on equity (22% vs 6%).
- ECL is growing revenue faster (10% vs -4%).
- IFF has the higher dividend yield (2.10% vs 1.03%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ECL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ecolab Inc. would be worth today.
IFF return calculator
See what $1,000 in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.