Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
International Flavors & Fragrances Days Inventory Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart
WBO:IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 124.56 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 125.75. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Days Inventory has ranged from 84.05 to 138.95. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #1160 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Days Inventory too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Days Inventory of 124.56 is near median its 10-year median of 125.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.05 to a high of 138.95. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 124.56 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #1160 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Days Inventory compare to DD and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #1160 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 124.56 is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.05 to 138.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.75 vs. the industry median of 80.63, 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,543 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Days Inventory of 124.56 is 54.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Days Inventory is 124.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 125.75. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.80, compared to a current price of €73.56 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 124.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 125.75 and 54.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Days Inventory is 124.56 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 (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €73.56 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.80.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Days Inventory: 124.56 (near median its 10-year median of 125.75)
GF Value™: €63.80 vs. price of €73.56 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Chemicals median (#1160 of 1543)
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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