Centene Corp vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $68.55 (market cap $33.72B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 2.3× Centene Corp's market cap, and Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.07% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $33.72B | $76.51B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $25.21 | $245.73 |
Enterprise Value | $26.35B | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.07% |
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Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
Read more on CNC →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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