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International Flavors & Fragrances Buyback Yield % Chart
WBO:IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.17 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 1.67. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #143 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Buyback Yield % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Buyback Yield % of 0.17 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.67. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.17 is 1033.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #143 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Buyback Yield % compare to DD and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #143 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.17 is 1033.3% above this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 1.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.02, International Flavors & Fragrances has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Buyback Yield % of 0.17 is 1033.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 €62.53, compared to a current price of €67.90 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 1033.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 09, 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 €67.90 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €62.53.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.17 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: €62.53 vs. price of €67.90 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1033.3% above the Chemicals median (#143 of 348)
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.
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