Stock Analysis
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.IFF
P/E 87.64×· 5Y range 21.43–1,218.19×· 50th percentile of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Industrial Organic Chemicals
AnalystsStrong Buy25 analystsP/E 87.6× sits at the 50th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 9% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality85
Risks
- Growth25
- Profitability28
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
What's happening with IFF
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth, profitability, moat and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (50th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (2.3%)5/25
- P/S (2.5x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (31.4x)5/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-1.7%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (267.2%)25/25
- Profitability28/100 · Weak
- ROIC (3.7%)5/25
- ROE (1.9%)5/25
- Net margin (2.9%)6/25
- Operating margin (10.0%)12/25
- Financial Health50/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.49)3/25
- Current ratio (2.06)25/25
- Interest coverage (4.6x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 23%)12/25
- Quality85/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.88)25/25
- FCF conversion (205%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 5.5%)20/25
- Moat31/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (38.6%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -22.4%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.5 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 1.7%/yr
About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. Show more
It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations and partners with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrance producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest it in a deal expected to close in 2027.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY · Employees: 21,500 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)87.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 21.4x–1218.2x · 50th pct
P/FCF43.2xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield2.3%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.1%–4.8% · 56th pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)2.52xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.4x–4.1x · 86th pct
EV/EBIT31.4xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 25.4x–121.2x · 25th pct
EV/Sales2.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E23.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.64xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio65.10D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.76%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio141.0%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
28EROIC3.7%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE1.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2.9%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin10.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin38.9%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin5.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin4.9%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR-1.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth267.2%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+10.9%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income33.3%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
50CAltman Z-Score1.49D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.06xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.62xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.6xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment10.6yD
Grade D: SlowYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT6.2xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.45xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.09xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
85APiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.88A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion204.5%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability5.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue6.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.39xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula Filed | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | SellOpen market sale | -5718 | |
Birenkrant Marc Filed | Birenkrant Marc | SellOpen market sale | -1000 | |
DeVeau Michael Filed | DeVeau Michael | SellOpen market sale | -8825 | |
FRIBOURG PAUL J Filed | FRIBOURG PAUL J | BuyOpen market buy | +260.0K | |
FRIBOURG PAUL J Filed | FRIBOURG PAUL J | BuyOpen market buy | +13.5K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula Filed | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | Option exercise | -708 | |
Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula Filed | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | Tax withholding | -362 | |
Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula Filed | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | Option exercise | +708 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
31DROIC >12% Years2/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)38.6%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-22.4%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.03
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.23
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$54.74
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.28B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$569.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.71B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$14.01B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.26xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$23.01B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.91B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 1.49 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.88 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -2%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~10.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. posted a net loss in 3 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
See how IFF ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all IFF moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | Pre-market | 86.95 | +2.34% | 2.15 |
| Oct 13 | Regular | 88.75 | +4.46% | 4.09 |
| Oct 13 | After-hours | 88.11 | +3.71% | 3.41 |
| Sep 30 | After-hours | 83.48 | -2.08% | -2.02 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 86.05 | +2.93% | 2.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about IFF
What is the current International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) stock price?
IFF is trading at $90.68 at the last market close, up 0.43% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks IFF pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is IFF stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s financial health at 50/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is IFF stock overvalued?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 87.1 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for IFF. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operate in?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Industrial Organic Chemicals industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. do?
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally.
About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Stock
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Industrial Organic Chemicals industry. As of the latest update, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is trading at $90.68, up 0.43% on the day with a market capitalization of $23.0 billion. The financial health score for IFF is 50/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for IFF stock.
IFF Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time IFF stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for IFF with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 50/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for IFF.
- Sector peers: Compare IFF against 3 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is IFF a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) as an investment. The financial health score of 50/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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