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Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML +4.94%17 EV-to-FCF is -1.60 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks worse than 107991.25% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Indian Emulsifiers's Enterprise Value is ₹1,055 Mil.
Indian Emulsifiers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-660 Mil. Therefore, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-FCF for today is -1.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.18 Med: -5.18 Max: -1.56
Current: -1.56
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Indian Emulsifiers was -1.56. The lowest was -65.18. And the median was -5.18.
NSE:IEML's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 926
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.335
vs NSE:IEML: -1.56
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NSE:IEML) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 ₹42.45.
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 ₹8.760.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Indian Emulsifiers EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Indian Emulsifiers's current Enterprise Value is ₹1,055 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Indian Emulsifiers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-660 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-FCF of -1.60 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #999999 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' EV-to-FCF too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current EV-to-FCF is -1.60. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #999999 out of 926 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' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #999999 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Indian Emulsifiers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.34. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.34, based on 926 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current EV-to-FCF is -1.60. 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-FCF of -1.60. The current EV-to-FCF is -1.60. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current EV-to-FCF is -1.60 as of Jul. 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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