Ecolab Inc (ECL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

46 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 27
Quality 60
Growth 40
Balance sheet 50
Cash quality 40
Capital allocation 57
Momentum 48

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

4.86 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Ecolab Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 46/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 27, quality 60, growth 40, balance sheet 50, cash quality 40, capital allocation 57, momentum 48. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Ecolab Inc's Altman Z-Score?

4.86, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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