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Indian PhosphateNSE:IPHL +5.53%17 EV-to-EBIT is 8.41 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 13.10. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPHL with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, Indian Phosphate ranks better than 80.53% on this metric.
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) 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 Phosphate's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was ₹1,918 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Indian Phosphate's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was ₹275 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 Phosphate EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Indian Phosphate EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Phosphate'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 Phosphate'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 Phosphate EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Phosphate's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Phosphate's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Indian Phosphate's current Enterprise Value is ₹2,312 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Indian Phosphate's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was ₹275 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 Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.41 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Indian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 13.10. Over the past decade, Indian Phosphate's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.09 to 22.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #243 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Indian Phosphate's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Indian Phosphate's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.41 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 13.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.09 to a high of 22.13. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Indian Phosphate's value of 8.41 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #243 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Phosphate's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #243 out of 1248 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Indian Phosphate in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Indian Phosphate's value of 8.41 is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Phosphate's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.09 to 22.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.10 vs. the industry median of 17.72, Indian Phosphate 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 17.72, based on 1,248 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 Phosphate's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.41 is 52.5% 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 Phosphate and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Phosphate's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.41, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 13.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.41. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.41, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 13.10 and 52.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.72. Indian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 Phosphate (NSE:IPHL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.41 as of Aug. 18, 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 Phosphate Ltd is involved in the production of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 90%, an anionic surfactant used in the formulation of various detergent products such as powders, cakes, toilet cleaners, and liquid detergents. The company is also involved in manufacturing Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer and Granules Single Super Phosphate (GSSP). The business comprises the manufacture, purchase, and sale of Fertilizers and chemicals. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Division.
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