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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

ECL vs MLM — which is stronger right now?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): ECL quality 100/100 vs MLM 100/100; engine LONG vs WAIT. The comparison below is computed, dated, and auditable — not an opinion.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
ECL (Ecolab)MLM (Martin Marietta)
Market / sectorus · Materialsus · Materials
Price$285.91$528.59
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 53 bars · uPnL +8.5%WAIT · 48 bars · uPnL +0.0%
Total return+5.5%-8.3%

Thesis-break template (Materials)

commodity below break-even for over a quarter; postponed capex; environmental cost step-ups; contracts renewing lower

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