ECL vs STLD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Ecolab Inc. vs Steel Dynamics, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ECL | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $283.65 | $245.49 |
| Market cap | $79.83B | $35.40B |
| P/E ratio | 38.3 | 26.3 |
| ROE | 22.43% | 15.25% |
| Profit margin | 12.80% | 7.22% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 19.10% |
| Dividend yield | 1.03% | 0.86% |
| Beta | 0.91 | 1.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ECL vs STLD in plain English
- ECL is the bigger company — about 2.3× the market cap of STLD.
- STLD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.3 vs 38.3).
- ECL earns a higher return on equity (22% vs 15%).
- STLD is growing revenue faster (19% vs 10%).
- ECL has the higher dividend yield (1.03% vs 0.86%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ECL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ecolab Inc. would be worth today.
STLD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Steel Dynamics, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.