International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Institutional Ownership: 74.33% (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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WBO:IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc WBO:IFF
65 GF Score
Price €63.70
GF Value €62.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is International Flavors & Fragrances Institutional Ownership?

International Flavors & Fragrances WBO:IFF -5.52% 65 Institutional Ownership is 74.33% as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:IFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €62.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, International Flavors & Fragrances's institutional ownership is 74.33%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, International Flavors & Fragrances's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, International Flavors & Fragrances's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 72.88%.

International Flavors & Fragrances Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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International Flavors & Fragrances Institutional Ownership Chart

International Flavors & Fragrances Historical Data

The historical data trend for International Flavors & Fragrances can be seen below:

2024-09-30 2024-11-30 2024-12-31 2025-01-31 2025-03-31 2025-09-30 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-04-30
Institutional Ownership 64.76 65.12 66.03 65.62 68.94 72.36 74.35 73.59 74.07 74.33
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International Flavors & Fragrances Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 74.33% mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Institutional Ownership of 74.33% as of Jul. 24, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Institutional Ownership too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Institutional Ownership is 74.33%. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Institutional Ownership compare to DD and LYB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Institutional Ownership of 74.33% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Chemicals company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Institutional Ownership is 74.33%. 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 (WBO:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €62.77, compared to a current price of €63.70 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 74.33%. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Institutional Ownership is 74.33% as of Jul. 24, 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 (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €63.70 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €62.77. GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:

  • Institutional Ownership: 74.33%
  • GF Value™: €62.77 vs. price of €63.70 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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