Ecolab (ECL): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Ecolab, a component of the S&P 500 in the Materials sector. Data as of 2026-09-13.
| Last close price | $276.18 |
| Sector (GICS) | Materials |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +16.61% |
| Total return over period | +58.09% |
| Annualized volatility | 20.52% |
| Period volatility | 35.43% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.91 |
| Max drawdown | -20.09% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -2.90% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.41 |
| Period range | $153.05 – $306.69 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Ecolab (ECL) has posted an annualized return of +16.61% with annual volatility of 20.52%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.62. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -20.09%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.41, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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