ECOLAB INC. (ECL) Return on equity 2016–2025
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
21.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 18.1% → 21.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.2% | -2.9 pp |
| FY2024 | 24.1% | +7.1 pp |
| FY2023 | 17.1% | +2.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 15.1% | -0.6 pp |
| FY2021 | 15.6% | +34.9 pp |
| FY2020 | -19.2% | -37.4 pp |
| FY2019 | 18.1% | +0.2 pp |
| FY2018 | 18.0% | -2.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 20.0% | +2.0 pp |
| FY2016 | 18.1% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice