International Flavors & Fragrances (BUE:IFF) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: ARS470.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc BUE:IFF
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Price ARS10,090.00
GF Value ARS9,451.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

International Flavors & Fragrances BUE:IFF +2.70% 50 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS470.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:IFF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS9,451.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

International Flavors & Fragrances's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,001.078. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is ARS470.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, International Flavors & Fragrances's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -8.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -0.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of International Flavors & Fragrances was 10.60% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), International Flavors & Fragrances's current stock price is ARS10090.00. International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS470.44. International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 21.45.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of International Flavors & Fragrances was 47.11. The lowest was 14.32. And the median was 32.22.


International Flavors & Fragrances  (BUE:IFF) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=10090.00/470.44
=21.45

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of International Flavors & Fragrances was 47.11. The lowest was 14.32. And the median was 32.22.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

International Flavors & Fragrances Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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International Flavors & Fragrances Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 460.53 412.06 508.35 484.47 470.44

BUE:IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, International Flavors & Fragrances's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1001.078/330.2130*330.2130
=1,001.078

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Flavors & Fragrances Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 38.994 241.018 53.425
201609 53.220 241.428 72.792
201612 60.475 241.432 82.713
201703 -3.171 243.801 -4.295
201706 8.289 244.955 11.174
201709 48.755 246.819 65.228
201712 67.132 246.524 89.922
201803 -22.587 249.554 -29.887
201806 20.283 251.989 26.579
201809 100.767 252.439 131.812
201812 110.700 251.233 145.501
201903 -7.155 254.202 -9.294
201906 60.325 256.143 77.769
201909 148.514 256.759 191.001
201912 255.317 256.974 328.084
202003 -35.154 258.115 -44.973
202006 192.168 257.797 246.149
202009 212.300 260.280 269.342
202012 329.803 260.474 418.104
202103 231.759 264.877 288.926
202106 199.119 271.696 242.005
202109 266.115 274.310 320.348
202112 126.733 278.802 150.103
202203 -116.214 287.504 -133.478
202206 -142.508 296.311 -158.813
202209 143.854 296.808 160.044
202212 63.115 296.797 70.221
202303 -74.372 301.836 -81.364
202306 250.353 305.109 270.952
202309 874.875 307.789 938.614
202312 1,548.761 306.746 1,667.246
202403 -125.059 312.332 -132.219
202406 1,084.395 314.175 1,139.751
202409 1,753.062 315.301 1,835.972
202412 1,786.023 315.605 1,868.690
202503 -433.078 319.799 -447.181
202506 1,348.919 322.561 1,380.919
202509 317.046 324.800 322.330
202512 1,474.169 324.054 1,502.187
202603 1,001.078 330.213 1,001.078

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ARS470.44 mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (BUE:IFF) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ARS470.44 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS470.44. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to DD and LYB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ARS470.44 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS470.44. 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 (BUE:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS9,451.57, compared to a current price of ARS10,090.00 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS470.44. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (BUE:IFF), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS470.44 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 (BUE:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS10,090.00 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS9,451.57. GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:IFF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: ARS470.44
  • GF Value™: ARS9,451.57 vs. price of ARS10,090.00 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:IFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Flavors & Fragrances Business Description

Address 521 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10019-2960
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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