Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML -4.50%17 ROA % is 6.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 11.89. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks better than 87.72% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Indian Emulsifiers's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹119 Mil.
Indian Emulsifiers's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,895 Mil. Therefore, Indian Emulsifiers's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.62 Med: 11.89 Max: 17.97
Current: 9.79
During the past 6 years, Indian Emulsifiers's highest ROA % was 17.97%. The lowest was -0.62%. And the median was 11.89%.
NSE:IEML's ROA % is ranked better than 87.72% of 1613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs NSE:IEML: 9.79
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Indian Emulsifiers ROA % Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) has a ROA % of 6.26% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 11.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #198 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' ROA % too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current ROA % of 6.26% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 11.89. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 6.26% is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #198 out of 1613 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 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Emulsifiers' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #198 out of 1613 companies for ROA %. This places Indian Emulsifiers in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 6.26% is 115.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.89 vs. the industry median of 2.90, 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current ROA % of 6.26% is 115.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current ROA % is 6.26%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 11.89. 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 ROA % of 6.26%. The current ROA % is 6.26%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 11.89 and 115.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current ROA % is 6.26% 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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