INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:IFF - US4595061015 - Common Stock
65.91 USD
-0.09 (-0.14%)
Overall IFF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated IFF against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of IFF have multiple concerns. IFF has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In multiple years IFF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years IFF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IFF (-1.60%) is worse than 62.20% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.89%, IFF is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
IFF's Return On Invested Capital of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IFF outperforms 48.78% 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 6.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.64%) for IFF is below the current ROIC(3.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 comparable to the rest of the 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 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
IFF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IFF is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IFF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
IFF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
IFF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
IFF has a Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is in the lower half of the industry: IFF underperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.22, IFF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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 74.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7.88%
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.
IFF's Current ratio of 1.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IFF is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that IFF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IFF (0.87) is worse than 75.61% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.97% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, IFF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.64% on average per year.
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-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
EPS Next 5Y3.64%
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.45%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
IFF is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.08.
IFF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IFF is cheaper than 62.20% 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 25.51.
IFF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.50.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IFF.
IFF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IFF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 | 50.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%, IFF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, IFF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, IFF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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
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 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
NYSE:IFF (11/19/2025, 9:40:05 AM)
65.91
-0.09 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.28%
Inst Owner Change-6.89%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change17.99%
Market Cap16.89B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)-412.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target83.48 (26.66%)
Short Float %2.41%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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)-2.68%
PT rev (3m)-10.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY1.97%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY5.33%
SpS43.2
BVpS55.57
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.92
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 | 1.33 |
F-Score6
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
EPS Next 5Y3.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%-7.9%
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.45%
EBIT growth 1Y11.27%
EBIT growth 3Y10.71%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year25.12%
EBIT Next 3Y11.1%
EBIT Next 5Y7.11%
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 4 / 10 to INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IFF stock?
INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) has a profitability rating of 3 / 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%.