International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty

Overall research band Weak

Quality Very weak

Valuation Very weak

Balance sheet Very weak

Market confirmation Strong

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What the company does

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global developer and supplier of active cosmetic and natural health ingredients, serving a diverse customer base across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Greater Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company operates through four main divisions: Nourish, which provides natural and plant-derived specialty food ingredients and food protection solutions; Scent, which produces fragrance compounds for fine and consumer fragrances as well as cosmetic active ingredients; Health & Biosciences, focused on enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and other biological ingredients; and Pharma Solutions, which manufactures cellulosic and seaweed-derived pharmaceutical excipients. IFF's customers include manufacturers in perfumery, cosmetics, personal care, cleaning products, food and beverage, dietary supplements, nutrition, and pharmaceutical excipients. The company generates revenue by supplying these specialized ingredients and solutions to manufacturers in these sectors.

The current research profile is Turnaround Candidate, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC3.4%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin7.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years-1.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin2.4%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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