Ecolab Inc (ECL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-07 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

44 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 35
Quality 55
Growth 36
Balance sheet 42
Cash quality 39
Capital allocation 59
Momentum 49

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

4.94 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.41 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-07

Quick answers

What is Ecolab Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 44/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-07: valuation 35, quality 55, growth 36, balance sheet 42, cash quality 39, capital allocation 59, momentum 49. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Ecolab Inc's Altman Z-Score?

4.94, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-07. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Ecolab Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-09-07. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Ecolab Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.41 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-07. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.