Indian PhosphateNSE:IPHL -1.52%18 ROE % is 10.26% as of Sep. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 17.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPHL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Chemicals companies, Indian Phosphate ranks better than 67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Phosphate's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IPHL'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.59 Med: 17.7 Max: 37.74
Current: 8.55
During the past 5 years, Indian Phosphate's highest ROE % was 37.74%. The lowest was 7.59%. And the median was 17.70%.
NSE:IPHL's ROE % is ranked better than 67% of 1591
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.19
vs NSE:IPHL: 8.55
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Indian Phosphate ROE % Related Terms
Indian Phosphate ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Phosphate's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Phosphate's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Phosphate's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a ROE % of 10.26% as of Sep. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Indian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 17.70. Over the past decade, Indian Phosphate's ROE % has ranged from 7.59 to 37.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #525 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Indian Phosphate's ROE % too high?
Indian Phosphate's current ROE % of 10.26% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 17.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.59 to a high of 37.74. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. Indian Phosphate's value of 10.26% is 97.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #525 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Phosphate's ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #525 out of 1591 companies for ROE %. This puts Indian Phosphate in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. Indian Phosphate's value of 10.26% is 97.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Phosphate's own ROE % has ranged from 7.59 to 37.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.70 vs. the industry median of 5.19, Indian Phosphate 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 ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.19, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Phosphate's current ROE % of 10.26% is 97.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Indian Phosphate and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Phosphate's current ROE % is 10.26%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 17.70. 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 ROE % of 10.26%. The current ROE % is 10.26%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 17.70 and 97.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. Indian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL), the current ROE % is 10.26% as of Sep. 2025. 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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