Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) EV-to-EBIT: 11.36 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 86% Above Median

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NSE:IMFA Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd NSE:IMFA
64 GF Score
Price ₹1,421.90
GF Value ₹906.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT?

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys NSE:IMFA -2.47% 64 EV-to-EBIT is 11.36 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 6.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹906.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Metals & Mining companies, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks better than 52.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Enterprise Value is ₹82,647 Mil. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7,273 Mil. Therefore, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IMFA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -539.79   Med: 6.11   Max: 16.06
Current: 11.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys was 16.06. The lowest was -539.79. And the median was 6.11.

NSE:IMFA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
52.87% of 679 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.52 vs NSE:IMFA: 11.36

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹68,306 Mil. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7,273 Mil. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.65%.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys  (NSE:IMFA) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=7273/68305.764
=10.65 %

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹68,306 Mil.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹7,273 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 Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT Chart

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.29 11.36 15.64 12.13 9.37

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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 Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=82646.884/7273
=11.36

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Enterprise Value is ₹82,647 Mil.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹7,273 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.36 mean?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.36 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #320 out of 679 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current EV-to-EBIT of 11.36 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 6.11. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.52. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 11.36 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #320 out of 679 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #320 out of 679 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.52. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 11.36 is 9.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 12.52, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.52, based on 679 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 Metals & Ferro Alloys's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.36 is 9.3% 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 Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.36, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 6.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹906.72, compared to a current price of ₹1,421.90 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.36, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 9.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.52. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.36 as of Aug. 21, 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.

Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,421.90 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹906.72. GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.36 (86% above median its 10-year median of 6.11)
  • GF Value™: ₹906.72 vs. price of ₹1,421.90 (56.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#320 of 679)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IMFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Business Description

Other Exchanges 533047:India
Address Bomikhal, IMFA Building, P.O. Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, OR, IND, 751010
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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