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International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21,013 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €884 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances's current Enterprise Value is €23,042 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €884 Mil.
* 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 (HAM:IFF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.07 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 21.99. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #812 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' EV-to-EBIT too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current EV-to-EBIT of 26.07 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 21.99. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 26.07 is 54.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #812 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to LYB and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #812 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 26.07 is 54.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.99 vs. the industry median of 16.90, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.90, based on 1,240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.07 is 54.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.07, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 21.99. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 26.07, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 21.99 and 54.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 16.90. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.07 as of Jul. 30, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.07 (19% above median its 10-year median of 21.99)
GF Value™: €63.21 vs. price of €69.24 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% above the Chemicals median (#812 of 1240)
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
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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