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The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RF3'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 2.88 Max: 4.14
Current: 1.61
During the past years, International Flavors & Fragrances's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.14. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.88.
LTS:0RF3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 56.55% of 1275
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs LTS:0RF3: 1.61
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
International Flavors & Fragrances's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.600. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €95.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
LTS:0RF3 vs LYB, DD, RPM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.49 mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.49 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 2.88. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 4.14. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #721 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.49 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 4.14. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 1.49 is 11.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #721 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LYB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #721 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 1.49 is 11.2% above this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 4.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 1.34, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.34, based on 1,275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.49 is 11.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.49, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 2.88. 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?
International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is €114.48, compared to a current price of €142.38 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.49, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 11.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.34. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.49 as of Aug. 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 (LTS:0RF3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €142.38 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €114.48.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RF3:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.49 (48% below median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: €114.48 vs. price of €142.38 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% above the Chemicals median (#721 of 1275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RF3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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