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During the past 12 months, International Flavors & Fragrances's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 124.00% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of International Flavors & Fragrances was 14.30% per year. The lowest was -4.90% per year. And the median was 4.85% per year.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
International Flavors & Fragrances 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MIL:1IFF vs LYB, PPG, DD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #999999 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #999999 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LYB and PPG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #999999 out of 1408 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 (MIL:1IFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.60, compared to a current price of €68.12 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 (MIL:1IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.12 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.60.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: €50.60 vs. price of €68.12 (34.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IFF 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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