Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML -4.85%17 Current Ratio is 2.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks better than 66.58% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Indian Emulsifiers's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.55.
Indian Emulsifiers has a current ratio of 2.55. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 2.3 Max: 2.92
Current: 2.55
During the past 6 years, Indian Emulsifiers's highest Current Ratio was 2.92. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 2.30.
NSE:IEML's Current Ratio is ranked better than 66.58% of 1604
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs NSE:IEML: 2.55
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Indian Emulsifiers Current Ratio Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NSE:IEML vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Emulsifiers's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Indian Emulsifiers Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) has a Current Ratio of 2.55 as of Mar. 2026. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Indian Emulsifiers' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #536 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' Current Ratio too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current Current Ratio of 2.55 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 2.92. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 2.55 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #536 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Emulsifiers has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Emulsifiers' Current Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #536 out of 1604 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Indian Emulsifiers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 2.55 is 34.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Emulsifiers' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 2.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Indian Emulsifiers has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current Current Ratio of 2.55 is 34.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current Current Ratio is 2.55, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Emulsifiers stock overvalued right now?
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) has a current Current Ratio of 2.55. The current Current Ratio is 2.55, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 34.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Indian Emulsifiers' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current Current Ratio is 2.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Indian Emulsifiers Ltd is engaged in Manufacturing and Supplying of Specialty Chemicals. Its product include Esters, Amphoterics, Phosphate Esters, Imidazolines, Wax Emulsions, SMO & PIBSA Emulsifiers. The company serves specialty chemicals to wide range of industries such as Mining, Textile, Cleaning Industry, Metal Working, Lubricants, Food and Other Industries.
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