INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IFF - US4595061015 - Common Stock
72.05 USD
+1.19 (+1.68%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to IFF. IFF was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of IFF while its profitability can be described as average. IFF is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- IFF had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
- In the past 5 years IFF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.60%, IFF is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of IFF (-2.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IFF's Return On Invested Capital of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IFF outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
- IFF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.64%. This is below the industry average of 6.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) for IFF is above the 3 year average (2.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.6% | ||
| ROE | -2.89% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)-4.23%
ROA(5y)-1.87%
ROE(3y)-8.79%
ROE(5y)-3.88%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IFF has declined.
- IFF has a Operating Margin (7.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IFF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of IFF (36.38%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IFF has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.38% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- IFF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for IFF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for IFF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for IFF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that IFF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.39, IFF is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IFF is 18.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take IFF, 18.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- IFF has a Debt to FCF ratio (18.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IFF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of IFF (0.33) is better than 71.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC11.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that IFF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of IFF (1.44) is worse than 73.17% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that IFF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- IFF has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 74.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.90% over the past year.
- 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 -3.01% 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)7.9%
EPS 3Y-8.81%
EPS 5Y-6.97%
EPS Q2Q%0.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%-7.9%
3.2 Future
- IFF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.31% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.78%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.35%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.79%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.49 indicates a correct valuation of IFF.
- IFF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IFF is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.94, IFF is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.02 indicates a correct valuation of IFF.
- IFF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, IFF is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IFF.
- IFF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- IFF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, IFF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- IFF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IFF decreases each year by -7.24%.
- IFF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- IFF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-99.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
NYSE:IFF (1/21/2026, 12:02:09 PM)
72.05
+1.19 (+1.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners97.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap18.45B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)-412.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target84.46 (17.22%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP-99.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.11%
Min EPS beat(2)1.65%
Max EPS beat(2)2.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.58%
Min EPS beat(4)1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)17.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.38%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.43%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.62%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.3%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.3%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.53%
PT rev (1m)0.57%
PT rev (3m)-1.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)4.5
Fwd EY6.24%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY1.8%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY4.88%
SpS43.23
BVpS55.61
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.6% | ||
| ROE | -2.89% | ||
| ROCE | 4.05% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.77% | ||
| OM | 7.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.38% | ||
| FCFM | 3% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.38%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 48.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score6
WACC11.36%
ROIC/WACC0.32
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)7.9%
EPS 3Y-8.81%
EPS 5Y-6.97%
EPS Q2Q%0.96%
EPS Next Y-1.78%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%-7.9%
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.35%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.79%
EBIT growth 1Y11.27%
EBIT growth 3Y10.71%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year21.95%
EBIT Next 3Y9.32%
EBIT Next 5Y6.09%
FCF growth 1Y-26.71%
FCF growth 3Y-16.66%
FCF growth 5Y5.67%
OCF growth 1Y-10.27%
OCF growth 3Y-9.36%
OCF growth 5Y8.89%
INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES / IFF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IFF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to IFF.
Can you provide the valuation status for INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES?
INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) is 16.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.3.
What is the expected EPS growth for INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) is expected to decline by -1.78% in the next year.