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INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

66.49 USD
-0.63 (-0.94%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
66.49 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

IFF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 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 valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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.
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 40.74% of the companies in the same industry.
IFF has a Return On Equity (-2.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.60%, IFF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IFF is below the industry average of 6.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.64%) for IFF is below the current ROIC(3.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IFF has declined.
IFF has a Operating Margin (7.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IFF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of IFF (36.38%) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
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

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.
The debt/assets ratio for IFF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that IFF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of IFF (1.33) is worse than 70.37% 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.
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.
IFF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IFF outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 18.22
Altman-Z 1.33
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.04%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.44, IFF is not doing good in the industry: 74.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 74.07% of its industry peers.
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

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%.
Measured over the past years, IFF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.44% on average per year.
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-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.22 indicates a correct valuation of IFF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IFF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IFF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say IFF is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.63 indicates a correct valuation of IFF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IFF.
IFF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.22
Fwd PE 14.63
IFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 51.29
EV/EBITDA 12.16
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

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IFF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
IFF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.88.
IFF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

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
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 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
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 (12/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 66.49 0 (0%)

66.49

-0.63 (-0.94%)

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 Owners97.28%
Inst Owner Change-7.25%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap17.03B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)-412.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target83.61 (25.75%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
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)-2.53%
PT rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.22
Fwd PE 14.63
P/S 1.54
P/FCF 51.29
P/OCF 18.92
P/B 1.2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.16
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY6.84%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY1.95%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY5.29%
SpS43.23
BVpS55.61
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)N/A
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 1.33
F-Score6
WACC8.04%
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 Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
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-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.79%
EBIT growth 1Y11.27%
EBIT growth 3Y10.71%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year25.12%
EBIT Next 3Y11.1%
EBIT Next 5Y6.78%
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 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%.