Dropbox Inc vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? Dropbox Inc trades at $29.99 (market cap $6.90B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 11.1× Dropbox Inc's market cap, and Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.07% dividend while Dropbox Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DBX | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $6.90B | $76.51B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $32.17 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $22.06 | $245.73 |
Enterprise Value | $9.62B | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.07% |
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Dropbox is a leading provider of cloud-storage and content collaboration tools with an emphasis on individuals and SMB. The company was founded in 2007 and was a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. Utilizing inorganic and organic means, the firm has been working on diversifying its product mix and pivoting away from the cloud-storage space.
Read more on DBX →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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