Ecolab (ECL) Stock Looks 30% Overvalued Despite AI Cooling Deal

Ecolab stock has delivered a 59.4% return over the past three years, yet both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples currently point to the shares trading at a premium rather than on sale. A 59.4% gain over three years puts Ecolab firmly in the group of stocks where investors need to ask how much of the story is already reflected in the price. The recent acquisition of CoolIT Sy…