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Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML +3.87%20 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.76 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks better than 86.66% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Indian Emulsifiers's enterprise value is ₹1,247 Mil.
Indian Emulsifiers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹262 Mil. Therefore, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93 Med: 9.44 Max: 38.45
Current: 4.77
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Indian Emulsifiers was 38.45. The lowest was 3.93. And the median was 9.44.
NSE:IEML's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.66% of 1409
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.36
vs NSE:IEML: 4.77
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Indian Emulsifiers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Indian Emulsifiers's share price for today is ₹42.95.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Indian Emulsifiers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11.522.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹262 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-EBITDA of 4.76 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers. This is 50% below median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, Indian Emulsifiers' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.93 to 38.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #188 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.76 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 38.45. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.36. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 4.76 is 58.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #188 out of 1409 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-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #188 out of 1409 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Indian Emulsifiers in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.36. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 4.76 is 58.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Emulsifiers' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.93 to 38.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 11.36, 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 11.36, based on 1,409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.76 is 58.1% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.76, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. 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-EBITDA of 4.76. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.76, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 58.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 11.36. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.76 as of Sep. 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.
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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