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Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML +3.87%20 EV-to-EBIT is 5.29 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks better than 89.7% on this metric.
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Indian Emulsifiers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,214 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Indian Emulsifiers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹236 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Indian Emulsifiers's current Enterprise Value is ₹1,247 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Indian Emulsifiers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹236 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 5.29 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 10.56. Over the past decade, Indian Emulsifiers' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.37 to 43.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #133 out of 1291 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current EV-to-EBIT of 5.29 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 43.50. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.68. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 5.29 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #133 out of 1291 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Emulsifiers has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Emulsifiers' EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #133 out of 1291 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Indian Emulsifiers in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.68. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 5.29 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Emulsifiers' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.37 to 43.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 16.68, Indian Emulsifiers has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.68, based on 1,291 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.29 is 68.3% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.29, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 10.56. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 5.29. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.29, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 68.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.68. Indian Emulsifiers' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.29 as of Sep. 22, 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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