INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-04. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 2.9%. FCF margin 5.4%. D/E 0.4x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	2.9%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	5.4%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.4x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 2.9% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 5.4% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC earns 2.9% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Materials

ROIC TTM 2.9%, sector median 4.6%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 5.9% × asset turnover 0.4x. Gross margin 37.5%. Operating margin 7.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	IFF	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	2.9%	Red flag	Below sector median of 4.6%
Return on Equity (ROE)	2.1%	Warning	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	37.5%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	7.6%	Adequate	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC generates $540.0M FCF at 5.4% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $540.0M. FCF margin 5.4%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 4.0x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	IFF	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.4%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$540.0M	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	4.0x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC at 0.4x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.4x. Total debt $5.7B, cash & investments $569.0M. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	IFF	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.4x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-5.1B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC trades at 69.1x earnings

P/E 69.1x. EV/Sales 2.3x. FCF yield 2.7%. Dividend yield 2.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	IFF	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	69.1x	Warning	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	2.3x	Good	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	2.7%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	2.0%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC returns 2.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 2.0% (div 2.0%). Capital returned $409.0M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	IFF	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.0%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$409.0M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	2.9%	Bottom 50%	0.6x below
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.4%	Top 50%	4.2x above
Gross Margin	37.5%	Top 50%	1.3x above
Operating Margin	7.6%	Top 50%	1.0x at
Return on Equity (ROE)	2.1%	Bottom 50%	0.3x below
P/E Ratio	69.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	IFF	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	2.9%	Red flag	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 4.6%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.4%	Adequate	Top 50% of sector (median: 1.3%)
Gross Margin	37.5%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 28.2%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	40.8%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	69.1x	Warning	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	2.7%	Warning	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 2.9%. Sector median 4.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC's Free Cash Flow Margin?

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) has a free cash flow margin of 5.4%, generating $540.0 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) trades at a P/E ratio of 69.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 2.3x. FCF yield 2.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: Does INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC pay a dividend?

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 2.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC's revenue and earnings growth?

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) declined revenue by 4.6% year-over-year. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: How does INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC compare to competitors in Materials?

Compared to other companies in Materials, INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) shows: ROIC 2.9%, sector median 4.6% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 5.4%, sector median 1.3% (Top 50%). Gross margin 37.5%, 9.3pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Materials companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC?

No quantitative warning flags fired for INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-04. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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