ECL vs NEM
Ecolab and Newmont, both Basic Materials
Newmont is the larger company at $123B against $80B. On trailing earnings NEM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 14.8 against 38.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year NEM returned +44% against +8.0% for ECL. The RyuScore puts NEM ahead, 64 against 62 out of 100.
| Figure | ECL | NEM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $284 | $117 |
| Market cap | $80B | $123B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 38.2 | 14.8 |
| Dividend yield | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| 1-year return | +8.0% | +44% |
| 5-year return | +34% | +135% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 62/100 | 64/100 |
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.
Newmont
Revenue of $6.1B in Q2 2026, net income $2.2B. Its largest reported line is Nevada Gold Mines, 20% of the disclosed total.
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