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International Flavors & Fragrances Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
MIL:1IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.71% mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.71% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.71%. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to DD and LYB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.71% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.71%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €64.93, compared to a current price of €68.12 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.71%. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.71% 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 (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 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €64.93.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.71%
GF Value™: €64.93 vs. price of €68.12 (4.9% 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 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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