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• Wondering whether Ecolab at US$265.41 is offering fair value right now, or whether the price is running ahead of the story? This article focuses squarely on what that tag might mean for you.

• Over recent periods the stock has recorded returns of 2.9% over 7 days, 6.3% over 30 days, 1.1% year to date, 1.5% over 1 year, 50.0% over 3 years and 36.5% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how its current valuation stacks up.

• Recent coverage around Ecolab has highlighted ongoing interest in its role within the wider chemicals sector and its positioning as a large, established player….