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International Flavors & FragrancesMIL:1IFF 42 Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IFF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks worse than 55.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1IFF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of International Flavors & Fragrances was 0.56. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.47.
MIL:1IFF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 55.16% of 1619
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs MIL:1IFF: 0.56
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
International Flavors & Fragrances Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart
MIL:1IFF vs LYB, PPG, DD: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
* 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 (MIL:1IFF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #893 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Equity-to-Asset too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.56 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.56. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.56 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #893 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to LYB and PPG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #893 out of 1619 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.56 is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.60, International Flavors & Fragrances has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,619 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.56 is 6.7% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.56, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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 €49.99, compared to a current price of €68.12 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.56, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 6.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 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 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.99.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.56 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: €49.99 vs. price of €68.12 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Chemicals median (#893 of 1619)
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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