C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. trades at $200.3 (market cap $23.16B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 3.3× C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s market cap, and C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.28%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CHRW | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $23.16B | $76.51B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $200.59 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $96.82 | $245.73 |
Enterprise Value | $24.65B | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | 1.28% | 1.07% |
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C.H. Robinson is a top-tier non-asset-based third-party logistics provider with a significant focus on domestic freight brokerage (57% of 2021 net revenue), which reflects mostly truck brokerage but also rail intermodal. Additionally, the firm also operates a large air and ocean forwarding division (34%), which has grown organically and via tuck-in acquisitions. The remainder of revenue consists of the European truck-brokerage division, transportation management services, and a legacy produce-sourcing operation.
Read more on CHRW →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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