International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
IFFBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. focuses on Specialty Chemicals services and products. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, and complementary adjacent products in the United. The company carries a $19.42B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It operates in through Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent segments.
Market Cap
$19.42B
Beta
0.94
P/E (TTM)
23.54
P/E (Fwd)
15.82
EPS (TTM)
$3.23
EPS (Fwd)
$4.80
ROE
6.0%
ROA
2.1%
Cash
$562.0M
Total Debt
$6.47B
Free CF
$3.70B
52W Change
0.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, IFF has $562.0M in cash with $6.47B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $3.70B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. 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).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and its sector.