Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML -4.85%17 Pretax Margin % is 9.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 12.43. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks better than 74.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 12.43 Max: 16.25
Current: 12.43
NSE:IEML's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.92% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs NSE:IEML: 12.43
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Indian Emulsifiers Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Emulsifiers's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of 9.01% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 12.43. Over the past decade, Indian Emulsifiers' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 16.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #395 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' Pretax Margin % too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current Pretax Margin % of 9.01% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 12.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 16.25. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 9.01% is 68.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #395 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Emulsifiers has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Emulsifiers' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #395 out of 1575 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Indian Emulsifiers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 9.01% is 68.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Emulsifiers' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 16.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.43 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Indian Emulsifiers has consistently been above 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 Pretax Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current Pretax Margin % of 9.01% is 68.4% above 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current Pretax Margin % is 9.01%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 12.43. 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 Pretax Margin % of 9.01%. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.01%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 12.43 and 68.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.01% as of Mar. 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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