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INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:IFF - US4595061015 - Common Stock

63.75 USD
+0.41 (+0.65%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
63.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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IFF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. IFF scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. IFF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IFF was profitable.
In the past year IFF had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: IFF reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years IFF had a positive operating cash flow.
IFF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIFF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B

1.2 Ratios

IFF has a Return On Assets of -1.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: IFF underperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -2.73%, IFF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of IFF (3.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IFF is below the industry average of 6.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.43%) for IFF is above the 3 year average (2.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.5%
ROE -2.73%
ROIC 3.43%
ROA(3y)-4.23%
ROA(5y)-1.87%
ROE(3y)-8.79%
ROE(5y)-3.88%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
IFF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIFF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IFF has declined.
IFF has a Operating Margin (7.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IFF has declined.
IFF has a better Gross Margin (36.25%) than 74.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IFF has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.84%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.25%
OM growth 3Y11.26%
OM growth 5Y-11.45%
PM growth 3Y-2.73%
PM growth 5Y-24.82%
GM growth 3Y3.87%
GM growth 5Y-2.67%
IFF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIFF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IFF is destroying value.
IFF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IFF has more shares outstanding
IFF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
IFF Yearly Shares OutstandingIFF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
IFF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIFF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

IFF has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that IFF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of IFF (1.33) is worse than 72.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IFF is 11.04, which is on the high side as it means it would take IFF, 11.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IFF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.04. This is in the better half of the industry: IFF outperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
IFF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IFF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 72.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 11.04
Altman-Z 1.33
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.3%
IFF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIFF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

IFF has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that IFF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IFF's Current ratio of 1.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IFF outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that IFF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IFF's Quick ratio of 1.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IFF is outperformed by 60.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.12
IFF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIFF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IFF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.79%, which is quite good.
IFF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.97% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.07% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.79%
EPS 3Y-8.81%
EPS 5Y-6.97%
EPS Q2Q%-0.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%-4.33%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.64% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, IFF will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.33%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.38%
EPS Next 5Y3.64%
Revenue Next Year-5.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.45%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IFF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIFF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
IFF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIFF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.62, the valuation of IFF can be described as correct.
72.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IFF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. IFF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.03 indicates a correct valuation of IFF.
IFF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. IFF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.62
Fwd PE 14.03
IFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IFF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IFF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.18
EV/EBITDA 11.64
IFF Per share dataIFF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%, IFF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.43, IFF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IFF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%

5.2 History

The dividend of IFF decreases each year by -7.24%.
IFF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
IFF Yearly Dividends per shareIFF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of IFF are negative and hence is the payout ratio. IFF will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-104.07%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.38%
IFF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIFF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B

INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES

NYSE:IFF (9/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 63.75 0 (0%)

63.75

+0.41 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners95.04%
Inst Owner Change1.21%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap16.34B
Analysts76
Price Target86.69 (35.98%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP-104.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.95%
Min EPS beat(2)1.65%
Max EPS beat(2)4.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)17.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.4%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.24%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.5%
PT rev (1m)-6.66%
PT rev (3m)-6.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.62
Fwd PE 14.03
P/S 1.45
P/FCF 29.18
P/OCF 14.83
P/B 1.13
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.64
EPS(TTM)4.36
EY6.84%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)2.19
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY6.74%
SpS44.1
BVpS56.2
TBVpS-1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.5%
ROE -2.73%
ROCE 3.86%
ROIC 3.43%
ROICexc 3.56%
ROICexgc 10.62%
OM 7.84%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.25%
FCFM 4.95%
ROA(3y)-4.23%
ROA(5y)-1.87%
ROE(3y)-8.79%
ROE(5y)-3.88%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
ROICexc(3y)2.69%
ROICexc(5y)2.87%
ROICexgc(3y)8.73%
ROICexgc(5y)10.4%
ROCE(3y)2.97%
ROCE(5y)3.14%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y26.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.72%
OM growth 3Y11.26%
OM growth 5Y-11.45%
PM growth 3Y-2.73%
PM growth 5Y-24.82%
GM growth 3Y3.87%
GM growth 5Y-2.67%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 11.04
Debt/EBITDA 3.07
Cap/Depr 55.93%
Cap/Sales 4.8%
Interest Coverage 3.16
Cash Conversion 59.41%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 1.33
F-Score6
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)44.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.79%
EPS 3Y-8.81%
EPS 5Y-6.97%
EPS Q2Q%-0.86%
EPS Next Y-0.33%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.38%
EPS Next 5Y3.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%-4.33%
Revenue Next Year-5.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.45%
EBIT growth 1Y27.67%
EBIT growth 3Y10.71%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year26.44%
EBIT Next 3Y11.89%
EBIT Next 5Y7.11%
FCF growth 1Y111.32%
FCF growth 3Y-16.66%
FCF growth 5Y5.67%
OCF growth 1Y33.9%
OCF growth 3Y-9.36%
OCF growth 5Y8.89%