Ecolab Inc. vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $286.29 (market cap $79.79B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $43.99B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 2.25% |
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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 →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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