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INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IFF - US4595061015 - Common Stock

64.54 USD
-0.82 (-1.25%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 8:07:20 PM
64.54 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/9/2025, 8:07:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to IFF. IFF was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. IFF has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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

IFF had positive earnings in the past year.
IFF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.60%, IFF is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of IFF (-2.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of IFF (3.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IFF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.64%. This is below the industry average of 6.05%.
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 RankSector 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%
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

IFF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.94%, IFF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IFF has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.38%, IFF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
IFF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), IFF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for IFF remains at a similar level compared to 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 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that IFF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.31, IFF is not doing good in the industry: 75.61% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 18.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IFF outperforms 52.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that IFF is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IFF (0.33) is better than 74.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 18.22
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.02%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that IFF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IFF has a worse Current ratio (1.44) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
IFF has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that IFF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, IFF is doing worse than 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.87
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.90% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.97% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.01% in the past year.
IFF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.44% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.31% 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 -0.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.25%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.79%

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.
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 14.77, the valuation of IFF can be described as correct.
64.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IFF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, IFF is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.25 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 23.52. IFF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.77
Fwd PE 14.25
IFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IFF is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as IFF.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.79
EV/EBITDA 11.89
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

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)106.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IFF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, IFF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, 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 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
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

IFF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-99.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
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 (12/9/2025, 8:07:20 PM)

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64.54

-0.82 (-1.25%)

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 Owners96.7%
Inst Owner Change-7.23%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap16.53B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)-412.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target83.98 (30.12%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP-99.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-19 2025-12-19 (0.4)
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)0.6%
PT rev (3m)-2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.77
Fwd PE 14.25
P/S 1.49
P/FCF 49.79
P/OCF 18.37
P/B 1.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.89
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY7.02%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY5.45%
SpS43.23
BVpS55.61
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)106.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.31
F-Score6
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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 Y0.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
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-3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.25%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.79%
EBIT growth 1Y11.27%
EBIT growth 3Y10.71%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year21.95%
EBIT Next 3Y9.56%
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.


What is the valuation status of INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of IFF stock?

INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for IFF stock?

The financial health rating of INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IFF stock?

The dividend rating of INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -99.27%.