In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. International Flavors & Fragrances's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-26.79.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.56.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
4. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
International Flavors & Fragrances Total Inventories Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Total Inventories 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.
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International Flavors & Fragrances Total Inventories Calculation
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a Total Inventories of €2,050 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Total Inventories too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Total Inventories is €2,050 Mil. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Total Inventories compare to DD and ALB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Total Inventories of €2,050 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 Total Inventories for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Total Inventories is €2,050 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.93, compared to a current price of €62.48 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is €2,050 Mil. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Total Inventories is €2,050 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 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.93.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:
Total Inventories: €2,050 Mil
GF Value™: €59.93 vs. price of €62.48 (4.3% above fair value)
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
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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