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Indian EmulsifiersNSE:IEML -3.69%17 3-Year RORE % is 10.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IEML with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,522 Chemicals companies, Indian Emulsifiers ranks better than 54.14% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Indian Emulsifiers's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.14%.
The industry rank for Indian Emulsifiers's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IEML's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 54.14% of 1522
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.63
vs NSE:IEML: 10.14
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Indian Emulsifiers 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Indian Emulsifiers 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Emulsifiers's 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Emulsifiers's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Emulsifiers's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Emulsifiers's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML) has a 3-Year RORE % of 10.14 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #698 out of 1522 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Indian Emulsifiers' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Indian Emulsifiers' current 3-Year RORE % is 10.14. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.63. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 10.14 is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #698 out of 1522 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Emulsifiers ranks #698 out of 1522 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Indian Emulsifiers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.63. Indian Emulsifiers' value of 10.14 is 52.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.63, based on 1,522 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Indian Emulsifiers's current 3-Year RORE % of 10.14 is 52.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Indian Emulsifiers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Emulsifiers's current 3-Year RORE % is 10.14. 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 3-Year RORE % of 10.14. The current 3-Year RORE % is 10.14 and 52.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.63. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Indian Emulsifiers (NSE:IEML), the current 3-Year RORE % is 10.14 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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