What is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s (IFF) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (48), Value (39), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. have an economic moat?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $22.4B · Avg Vol: $132M/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-5.5%

D/E

0.4x

Dividend %

1.9%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

International Flavors & Fragrances clears the calibrated bar. All three legs are above the floor (Q56 V54 M68) and there are two corroborating filings: insider buying of 0.11% of shares outstanding and an active buyback. Nothing adverse is on file: no negative earnings revision and no net selling. Momentum at M68 is the strongest part of the case.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, creating and manufacturing a wide range of flavors, fragrances, and ingredients for consumer products. It benefits from extensive R&D, a vast library of proprietary ingredients, deep customer relationships with major CPG companies, and a global manufacturing footprint. IFF is a leading creative and technology partner in the consumer goods industry, providing essential sensory and functional ingredients that drive product differentiation.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	12.4B	11.5B	11.5B	10.9B	-4.3%	10.8B	7.6B	7.8B	-15.2%
EPS	-7.21	-10.05	0.95	-1.46	—	-3.09	4.49	4.80	71.6%
Shares	255.0M	255.3M	255.7M	255.7M	+0.3%	255.1M	—	—	—
Debt	11.7B	10.8B	9.6B	6.6B	-17.4%	6.3B	—	—	—
Equity	17.7B	14.6B	13.8B	14.2B	-7.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	397.0M	1.5B	1.1B	850.0M	28.9%	1.2B	—	—	—
Inv CF	745.0M	558.0M	326.0M	2.3B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-1.2B	-1.9B	-1.6B	-3.1B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+5.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$84.31

RSI (14)

54.4

52W High

$89.32

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.5%41.5

ROE

-5.5%27.5

GP/Assets

15.4%55.1

Op. Margin

8.5%56.1

FCF/Assets

2.1%58.6

Piotroski

665.9

Int. Cover

2.9x39.7

D/E Ratio

0.45x31.8

Current Ratio

2.06x50.8

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

14.5x34.0

P/FCF

41.9x32.6

P/B

1.6x61.5

P/S

2.0x43.2

Div Yield

1.9%51.8

Momentum

52W High %

94%92.4

RS 6M

4%67.9

SMA 50/200

1.10x79.3

EPS Rev 4W

-17.5%4.2

EPS Rev 12W

-17.6%8.2

EPS Improve

+228%85.2

Q Growth

-92%0.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$22.4B

P/E (Forward)

21.8x

Gross Margin

36.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of IFF are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.(you)	$22.4B	49	Hold
DD	DuPont de Nemours, Inc.	$18.5B	61	Hold
ALB	Albemarle Corporation	$16.2B	39	Hold
ESI	Element Solutions Inc	$8.5B	48	Hold
PPG	PPG Industries, Inc.	$25.4B	68	Buy
ECL	Ecolab Inc.	$80.4B	46	Hold
RPM	RPM International Inc.	$13.6B	67	Buy
SOLS	Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.	$10.1B	35	Hold
SHW	The Sherwin-Williams Company	$83.7B	55	Hold
CLMT	Calumet, Inc.	$4.2B	49	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 2.6% · P/E 23.0x · Gross margin 24.1%

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF): Stock Score Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. International Flavors & Fragrances clears the calibrated bar. All three legs are above the floor (Q56 V54 M68) and there are two corroborating filings: insider buying of 0.11% of shares outstanding and an active buyback. Nothing adverse is on file: no negative earnings revision and no net selling. Momentum at M68 is the strongest part of the case.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$84.31
Market Cap	$22.4B
P/E (Forward)	21.83
Price/Book	1.58
Return on Equity	-5.5%
Return on Invested Capital	2.5%
Debt/Equity	0.45x
Gross Margin	36.6%
Operating Margin	8.5%
Revenue Growth	1.8%
Dividend Yield	1.9%
Free Cash Flow	$536M

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s (IFF) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (39), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. have an economic moat?: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in?: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).