Ecolab Inc
ECL: XNYS (USA)
Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
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$137.00 | Mwfxz | Gzyyvbnql |
Maintaining $210 FVE as Ecolab Shares Rally on Q4 Cost Inflation Progress; Shares Undervalued
After updating our model to incorporate Ecolab's fourth-quarter results, we maintain our $210 per share fair value estimate. During the quarter, Ecolab grew adjusted operating income 14% versus the prior-year quarter while continuing to make progress on its margin recovery versus the beginning of 2022. Management expects the growth will continue in 2023, guiding to first-quarter adjusted operating income growth of 15% to 25%.