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 | $278.43 | $263.18 |
| Market cap | $78.05B | $37.72B |
| P/E ratio | 38.2 | 23.9 |
| ROE | 21.96% | 17.57% |
| Profit margin | 12.57% | 7.83% |
| Revenue growth | 9.70% | 33.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.03% | 0.80% |
| Beta | 0.89 | 1.53 |
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 2.1× the market cap of STLD.
- STLD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.9 vs 38.2).
- ECL earns a higher return on equity (22% vs 18%).
- STLD is growing revenue faster (33% vs 10%).
- ECL has the higher dividend yield (1.03% vs 0.80%).
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.