Side-by-side comparison
Ecolab vs Linde
As of Sep 25, 2026, P/E is 37.5x for Ecolab vs 30.3x for Linde; P/S is 4.7x for Ecolab vs 6.1x for Linde; revenue growth is 7.1% for Ecolab vs 6.6% for Linde; operating margin is 16.9% for Ecolab vs 26.5% for Linde.
Key metrics
| Metric | ECL | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.49 | $469.89 |
| Market cap | $78.35B | $216.61B |
| P/E | 37.5x (#2) | 30.3x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.7x (#1) | 6.1x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 7.1% (#1) | 6.6% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 16.9% (#2) | 26.5% (#1) |
| Net margin | 12.6% (#2) | 20.4% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 1.18 (#2) | 0.53 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +3.1% (#1) | -1.0% (#2) |
| Research score | 56/100 (#1) | 55/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Ecolab Inc. (ECL) — Specialty Chemicals
- Linde plc (LIN) — Specialty Chemicals