ECL vs IFF
Ecolab and International Flavors & Fragrances, both Basic Materials
Ecolab is the larger company at $80B against $22B. On trailing earnings ECL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 38.2 against 74.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year IFF returned +37% against +8.0% for ECL. The RyuScore puts ECL ahead, 62 against 26 out of 100.
| Figure | ECL | IFF |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $284 | $84.94 |
| Market cap | $80B | $22B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 38.2 | 74.5 |
| Dividend yield | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| 1-year return | +8.0% | +37% |
| 5-year return | +34% | -32% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 62/100 | 26/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Ecolab
Revenue of $4.4B in Q2 2026, net income $539M. Its largest reported line is United States, 43% of the disclosed total.
International Flavors & Fragrances
Revenue of $2.0B in Q2 2026, net income $50M. Its largest reported line is Taste, 35% of the disclosed total.
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