INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IFF - US4595061015 - Common Stock
67.88 USD
-0.05 (-0.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to IFF. IFF was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While IFF is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. IFF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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
IFF has a Return On Assets of -1.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IFF outperforms 40.96% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IFF (-2.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IFF has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IFF outperforms 51.81% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IFF is below the industry average of 6.09%.
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
IFF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IFF's Operating Margin of 7.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IFF outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
IFF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 36.38%, IFF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, IFF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for IFF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IFF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
IFF has an Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that IFF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
IFF has a Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is in the lower half of the industry: IFF underperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
IFF has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as IFF would need 18.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IFF (18.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IFF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.33, IFF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC11.16%
2.3 Liquidity
IFF has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that IFF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.44, IFF is not doing good in the industry: 72.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Quick ratio of IFF (0.87) is worse than 73.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IFF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.90%.
IFF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.97% yearly.
IFF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.01%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.31% on average over the next years.
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-3.5%
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
IFF is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.53.
IFF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IFF is cheaper than 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IFF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say IFF is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.10, which indicates a correct valuation of IFF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IFF is on the same level as its industry peers.
IFF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IFF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
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 2.39%.
IFF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, IFF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
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
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-99.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
NYSE:IFF (12/31/2025, 2:03:07 PM)
67.88
-0.05 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.7%
Inst Owner Change-7.22%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap17.38B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)-412.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target83.98 (23.72%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP-99.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)0.44%
PT rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY6.44%
EPS(NY)4.5
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY5.18%
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 | 1.35 |
F-Score6
WACC11.16%
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-3.5%
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.
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%.