TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Ecolab vs Nucor
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 41.9x for Ecolab vs 16.6x for Nucor; P/S is 5.0x for Ecolab vs 1.5x for Nucor; revenue growth is 9.3% for Ecolab vs 21.8% for Nucor; net margin is 12.0% for Ecolab vs 9.3% for Nucor.
What stands out
- Nucor is growing revenue faster: 21.8% vs 9.3% for Ecolab.
- Nucor is cheaper on earnings: 16.6x P/E vs 41.9x for Ecolab.
- Nucor carries less debt relative to equity: 0.28 vs 1.14 for Ecolab.
- Nucor scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 72/100 vs 57/100 for Ecolab.
Key metrics
| Metric | ECL | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $307.86 | $261.39 |
| Market cap | $86.34B | $58.8B |
| P/E | 41.9x (#2) | 16.6x (#1) |
| P/S | 5.0x (#2) | 1.5x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 9.3% (#2) | 21.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 16.7% (#1) | — |
| Net margin | 12.0% (#1) | 9.3% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.14 (#2) | 0.28 (#1) |
| 1-year return | — | — |
| Research score | 57/100 (#2) | 72/100 (#1) |
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
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Steel