International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, and complementary adjacent products in the United. At a $19.96B market cap, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within basic materials. It operates in through Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent segments.
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. carries $6.47B in total debt against $562.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 11.5x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $3.70B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 6.0% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $11.66B (2021) to $10.89B (2025).
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing IFF.