AngloGold Ashanti Limited vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? AngloGold Ashanti Limited trades at $78.69 (market cap $40.33B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and AngloGold Ashanti Limited pays the higher dividend (5.77%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AU | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $40.33B | $76.51B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $128.26 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $46.25 | $245.73 |
Enterprise Value | $39.46B | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | 5.77% | 1.07% |
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Anglogold Ashanti Ltd is one of the largest gold miners. The company also produces silver and sulphuric acid as by-products. Its operating divisions are Africa, Australia, and the Americas. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from Africa which includes Ghana, Guinea, Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania.
Read more on AU →Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
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