Ecolab Inc. vs Halliburton Company — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $286.29 (market cap $79.79B), while Halliburton Company trades at $33.67 (market cap $28.16B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 2.8× Halliburton Company's market cap, and Halliburton Company pays the higher dividend (2.01%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | HAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $28.16B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Energy |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $42.98 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $20.97 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $34.31B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 2.01% |
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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 →Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the number one pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the last two decades.
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