Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), International Flavors & Fragrances's Beta is 0.8584.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
International Flavors & Fragrances Beta Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Beta Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Flavors & Fragrances Beta vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Beta falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances Beta Calculation
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Beta of 0.8584 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Beta too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Beta is 0.8584. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Beta compare to DD and ALB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Beta of 0.8584 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Chemicals company?
A good Beta depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Beta is 0.8584. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €64.37, compared to a current price of €66.44 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8584. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Beta is 0.8584 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.44 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €64.37.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Beta: 0.8584
GF Value™: €64.37 vs. price of €66.44 (3.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:IFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Flavors & Fragrances Business Description
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations and partners with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrance producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest it in a deal expected to close in 2027.
63GF Score
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