International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) Ending Cash Position: €486 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc HAM:IFF
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Price €69.24
GF Value €63.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is International Flavors & Fragrances Ending Cash Position?

International Flavors & Fragrances HAM:IFF +3.78% 49 Ending Cash Position is €486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:IFF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

International Flavors & Fragrances's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €486 Mil.

International Flavors & Fragrances's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (€529 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€504 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (€504 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€486 Mil).

International Flavors & Fragrances's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (€674 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€450 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€450 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€504 Mil).

International Flavors & Fragrances Ending Cash Position Related Terms

International Flavors & Fragrances Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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International Flavors & Fragrances Ending Cash Position Chart

International Flavors & Fragrances Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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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
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International Flavors & Fragrances Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

International Flavors & Fragrances's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=402.234+101.626
=504

International Flavors & Fragrances's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=510.35+-24.22
=486

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What does a Ending Cash Position of €486 Mil mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) has a Ending Cash Position of €486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Ending Cash Position too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Ending Cash Position is €486 Mil. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Ending Cash Position compare to LYB and DD?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Ending Cash Position of €486 Mil 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 Ending Cash Position for a Chemicals company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Ending Cash Position is €486 Mil. 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 (HAM:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.21, compared to a current price of €69.24 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is €486 Mil. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF), the current Ending Cash Position is €486 Mil 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 (HAM:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €69.24 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.21. GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:IFF:

  • Ending Cash Position: €486 Mil
  • GF Value™: €63.21 vs. price of €69.24 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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