IFF

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:August 15, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Basic Materials

industry

Chemicals - Specialty

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cosmetic active and natural health ingredients for use in various consumer products in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Greater Asia, North America, and Latin America. It operates through Nourish, Scent, Health & Biosciences, and Pharma Solutions segments. The Nourish segment offers natural and plant-based specialty food ingredients, such as flavor compounds, and savory solutions and inclusions. It also provides natural food protection ingredients consist of natural antioxidants and anti-microbials as well as beverages, sweets , and dairy products. The Scent segment provides fragrance compounds, which include fine fragrances comprising perfumes and colognes, as well as consumer fragrances; fragrance ingredients comprising synthetic and natural ingredients that could be combined with other materials to create fragrance and consumer compounds; and cosmetic active ingredients consisting of active and functional ingredients, botanicals, and delivery systems to support its customers' cosmetic and personal care product lines. The Health & Biosciences segment develops and produces enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and specialty ingredients. The Pharma Solutions segment produces and sells cellulosics and seaweed-based pharma excipients. The company sells its products primarily to manufacturers of perfumes and cosmetics, hair and other personal care products, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, dairy, meat and other processed foods, beverages, snacks and savory foods, sweet and baked goods, dietary supplements, infant and elderly nutrition, functional food, and pharmaceutical excipients and oral care products. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. was founded in 1833 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

 


VALUATION

P/E

23.91

Market Cap ($M USD)

$20.00B

Forward P/E

14.73

PEG

0.24

PRICE TO SALES

1.85

PRICE TO BOOK

1.42

EV / EBITDA

13.05

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

2.00%

DCF Value

$3.43

Graham Number

$63.77

Price to FCF

50.01

EV to FCF

63.15

Earnings Yield

4.18%

FCF Yield

2.00%

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.04%

Annual Payout

$1.60

Payout Ratio

48.75%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.28

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.32

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$11.96B

Return on Equity (ROE)

5.90%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

7.99%

Debt-to-Equity

0.47

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

1.52

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

4.01%

Current Ratio

1.49

Quick Ratio

0.87

Net Debt to EBITDA

2.72

Interest Coverage

4.27

Gross Profit margin

35.10%

FCF PER SHARE

$1.56

REVENUE PER SHARE

$42.14

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be mispricing IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. relative to its intrinsic value. With a DCF value significantly lower than the snapshot price, the stock appears overvalued. The Forward P/E of 15.51 suggests some optimism about future earnings growth, yet the Altman Z-score of 1.60 raises red flags about financial distress. The Earnings Yield of 4.04% is modest, indicating limited immediate return potential. Overall, the valuation metrics paint a picture of a company priced for growth but carrying substantial risk.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Chemicals - Specialty industry, IFF is positioned to leverage AI for optimizing supply chains and enhancing product innovation. However, the sector's traditional nature may slow tech adoption compared to more agile industries. Their resilience will depend on integrating AI into R&D and production processes effectively.

The Bull Case

For the value or GARP investor, IFF offers compelling reasons to buy. The Piotroski F-Score of 7 indicates strong financial health, while a Return on Invested Capital of 4.01% reflects decent capital efficiency. Despite a low FCF Yield of 1.93%, the company's operating margin of 7.99% suggests solid pricing power. These metrics collectively highlight a firm with potential for stable, long-term growth.

The Bear Case

Despite some strengths, IFF faces significant structural risks. The Price to Free Cash Flow ratio of 51.73 is alarmingly high, signaling poor cash flow generation relative to its valuation. Trading just 4.19% below its 52-week high, the stock is technically overextended, suggesting limited upside. Additionally, the Altman Z-score indicates potential financial distress, which could deter risk-averse investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$88.13

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.94

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

7.78%

Distance to 52-Week Low

24.52%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

15.74%

50-DAY SMA

$72.92

200-DAY SMA

$69.21

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