Ecolab Inc. vs Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd trades at $18.85 (market cap $8.59B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 9.3× Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd's market cap, and Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | NCLH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $8.59B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $26.94 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $14.79 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $23.40B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | — |
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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 →Norwegian Cruise Line is the world's third-largest cruise company by berths (at more than 62,000), operating 29 ships across three brands (Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas), offering both freestyle and luxury cruising. The company has redeployed its entire fleet as of May 2022. With eight passenger vessels on order among its brands through 2027 (representing 20,000 incremental berths), Norwegian is increasing capacity faster than its peers, expanding its brand globally. Norwegian sailed to around 500 global destinations before the pandemic.
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