International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Interest Expense: €-174 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc MIL:1IFF
39 GF Score
Price €62.48
GF Value €55.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is International Flavors & Fragrances Interest Expense?

International Flavors & Fragrances MIL:1IFF 39 Interest Expense is €-174 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IFF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. International Flavors & Fragrances's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -38 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-174 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. International Flavors & Fragrances's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 241 Mil. International Flavors & Fragrances's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -38 Mil. International Flavors & Fragrances's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.34. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

International Flavors & Fragrances  (MIL:1IFF) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

International Flavors & Fragrances's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €241 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,552 Mil.

International Flavors & Fragrances's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*241.335/-38.06
=6.34

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

International Flavors & Fragrances Interest Expense Historical Data

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

* 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 Interest Expense Chart

International Flavors & Fragrances Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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International Flavors & Fragrances Quarterly Data
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International Flavors & Fragrances Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-174 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-174 Mil mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a Interest Expense of €-174 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Interest Expense too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Interest Expense is €-174 Mil. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Interest Expense compare to DD and LYB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Interest Expense of €-174 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 Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Interest Expense is €-174 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 (MIL:1IFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.51, compared to a current price of €62.48 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-174 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Interest Expense is €-174 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 (MIL:1IFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €62.48 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.51. GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:

  • Interest Expense: €-174 Mil
  • GF Value™: €55.51 vs. price of €62.48 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 9 warning signs

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

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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