INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IFF • US4595061015
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At close: Mar 6, 2026
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This IFF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall IFF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated IFF against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. IFF has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. IFF is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. IFF Profitability Analysis
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.
1.2 Ratios
- IFF has a Return On Assets (-1.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IFF has a Return On Equity of -2.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IFF outperforms 45.78% of its industry peers.
- IFF has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IFF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.75%. This is below the industry average of 6.36%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) for IFF is above the 3 year average (2.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.36% | ||
| ROE | -2.45% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% |
ROA(3y)-2.94%
ROA(5y)-2.68%
ROE(3y)-6.1%
ROE(5y)-5.52%
ROIC(3y)2.75%
ROIC(5y)2.52%
1.3 Margins
- IFF has a Operating Margin (7.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IFF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- IFF has a Gross Margin of 36.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: IFF outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IFF has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.16% |
OM growth 3Y-2.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.71%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y-2.49%
2. IFF Health Analysis
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.
- IFF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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
- IFF has a debt to FCF ratio of 23.60. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as IFF would need 23.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 23.60, IFF is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that IFF is not too dependend on debt financing.
- IFF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: IFF outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC12.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- IFF has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that IFF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IFF has a worse Current ratio (1.42) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
- IFF has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that IFF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IFF's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IFF is outperformed by 73.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. IFF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IFF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.33%.
- IFF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.92% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.17% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, IFF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.33%
EPS 3Y-8.93%
EPS 5Y-5.92%
EPS Q2Q%-17.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y16.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.57%
3.2 Future
- IFF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.40% yearly.
- IFF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.4%
Revenue Next Year-1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.75%
Revenue Next 5Y7.86%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. IFF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.56, the valuation of IFF can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IFF is valued a bit cheaper than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- IFF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.36, IFF is valued correctly.
- IFF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- IFF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IFF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as IFF.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 74.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
5. IFF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IFF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%.
- IFF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.19.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, IFF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IFF decreases each year by -11.92%.
- IFF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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-117.53%
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
IFF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
73.77
-1.61 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners97.41%
Inst Owner Change0.57%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap18.89B
Revenue(TTM)10.89B
Net Income(TTM)-348.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target94.07 (27.52%)
Short Float %3.65%
Short Ratio5.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.92%
DP-117.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.2%
Max EPS beat(2)2.57%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.2%
Max EPS beat(4)4.25%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.54%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.03%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.67%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)11.38%
PT rev (3m)12.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 74.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.7 |
EPS(TTM)4.2
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)4.51
Fwd EY6.11%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY1.34%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY4.5%
SpS42.52
BVpS55.37
TBVpS-0.52
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number72.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.36% | ||
| ROE | -2.45% | ||
| ROCE | 3.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.89% | ||
| OM | 7.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.16% | ||
| FCFM | 2.33% |
ROA(3y)-2.94%
ROA(5y)-2.68%
ROE(3y)-6.1%
ROE(5y)-5.52%
ROIC(3y)2.75%
ROIC(5y)2.52%
ROICexc(3y)2.81%
ROICexc(5y)2.57%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.17%
ROCE(5y)2.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.56%
OM growth 3Y-2.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.71%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y-2.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC12.51%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)50.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.33%
EPS 3Y-8.93%
EPS 5Y-5.92%
EPS Q2Q%-17.53%
EPS Next Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y16.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.57%
Revenue Next Year-1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.75%
Revenue Next 5Y7.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.18%
EBIT growth 5Y7.48%
EBIT Next Year33.35%
EBIT Next 3Y15.04%
EBIT Next 5Y18%
FCF growth 1Y-57.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-13.43%
OCF growth 1Y-20.56%
OCF growth 3Y28.89%
OCF growth 5Y3.55%
INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES / IFF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IFF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to IFF.
Can you provide the valuation status for INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 17.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.33.
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 grow by 7.34% in the next year.