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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1368
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Chemicals
$15.8B
Franklin K. Clyburn
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. manufactures and sells cosmetic active and natural health ingredients for use in various consumer products. It operates through Nourish, Scent, Health & Biosciences, and Pharma Solutions segments. The company sells its products primarily to manufacturers of perfumes and cosmetics, hair and other personal care products.
Headcount
24.6K
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = IFF ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IFF INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC | 54 | 51 | 70 | 50 | 514.0x | 23.1x | -2.1% | -1.2% | 36.5% | -1.9% | -2.5% | -6.8% | 2.6% | 81.0x | $15.8B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 54.2/100. It ranks #1368 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for IFF.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 51 | 45 | +6ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 50 | 44 | +6ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 70 | 71 | -1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 33 | 51 | -18DRAG |
| STABILITY | 84 | 89 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 20 | 6 | +14ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 3.8% vs WACC 7.7% (spread -3.9%)
GM 37% vs sector 44%, OM -2% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 0.50x, R&D intensity 6.3%
Rev growth -7%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 4.7x, Net debt/EBITDA 24.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) as a Hold with a composite score of 54.2/100 at a current price of $82.11. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 54.2/100 places it at rank #1368 in our full universe.
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Value factor score of 70 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 514.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 54.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1368 of 7,333 stocks, IFF presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 51/100, IFF shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -2.1% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 36.5% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -2.5% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
IFF carries a solid value score of 70/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 514.00x, an EV/EBITDA of 23.06x, a P/B ratio of 1.46x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC's investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -6.8% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -1.2% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
IFF demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 50/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -6.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.70 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
IFF shows good financial stability with a score of 84/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 81.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC's short interest score of 20/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 81.00x). At $15.8B (large-cap), IFF carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
IFF pays a solid dividend yield of 2.6%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC is a large-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1368 of 7,333 overall (81st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -2.1% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -1.9% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While IFF currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (84) vs Short Int. (20) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 101% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 12% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 17% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081

International Flavors & Fragrances reported Q2 2025 results with revenue of $2.76 billion, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. Despite modest growth, the company continues strategic portfolio adjustments and maintains full-year guidance.
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