Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML +3.42%17 Days Inventory is 128.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 107.77. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks worse than 75.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.69 Med: 107.77 Max: 150.55
Current: 128.24
During the past 6 years, Indian Emulsifiers's highest Days Inventory was 150.55. The lowest was 28.69. And the median was 107.77.
NSE:IEML's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 75.15% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15
vs NSE:IEML: 128.24
Indian Emulsifiers's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (147.60) to Mar. 2026 (128.88).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Indian Emulsifiers's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Indian Emulsifiers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Indian Emulsifiers's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Indian Emulsifiers's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Indian Emulsifiers Days Inventory Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers Days Inventory Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Emulsifiers's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 128.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 107.77. Over the past decade, Indian Emulsifiers' Days Inventory has ranged from 28.69 to 150.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #1158 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' Days Inventory too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current Days Inventory of 128.88 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 107.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.69 to a high of 150.55. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 128.88 is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #1158 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indian Emulsifiers has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Emulsifiers' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #1158 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Indian Emulsifiers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 128.88 is 60.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Emulsifiers' own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.69 to 150.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.77 vs. the industry median of 80.15, 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, based on 1,541 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current Days Inventory of 128.88 is 60.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current Days Inventory is 128.88, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 107.77. 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 Days Inventory of 128.88. The current Days Inventory is 128.88, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 107.77 and 60.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current Days Inventory is 128.88 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.
17GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:IEML
Days Inventory is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:IEML has been successfully added to your 
