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International Flavors & Fragrances has a Cash Ratio of 0.15. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
HAM:IFF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.28 Max: 6.95
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, International Flavors & Fragrances's highest Cash Ratio was 6.95. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.28.
HAM:IFF's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 80.44% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs HAM:IFF: 0.15
International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Ratio Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Ratio 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.
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Ratio Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Cash Ratio 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 (HAM:IFF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #1271 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Cash Ratio too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Cash Ratio of 0.15 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 6.95. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.15 is 70% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #1271 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Cash Ratio compare to LYB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #1271 out of 1580 companies for Cash Ratio. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.15 is 70% below this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 6.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.50, International Flavors & Fragrances has consistently been below 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 Cash Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.50, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Cash Ratio of 0.15 is 70% below 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Cash Ratio is 0.15, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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 (HAM:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.21, compared to a current price of €69.24 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.15, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 70% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.15 as of Mar. 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 (HAM:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €69.24 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.21.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:IFF:
Cash Ratio: 0.15 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: €63.21 vs. price of €69.24 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70% below the Chemicals median (#1271 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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