Ecolab Inc. vs iShares MSCI Germany (DAX) — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while iShares MSCI Germany (DAX) trades at $43.99. The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while iShares MSCI Germany (DAX) pays none, and iShares MSCI Germany (DAX) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Ecolab Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | EWG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $44.56 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $38.08 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on ECL →EWG is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the German equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Germany across key sectors like industrials and financials, with top holdings such as SAP, Siemens, and Allianz.
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