This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:IFF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.92
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of International Flavors & Fragrances was 1.92. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.97.
WBO:IFF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 79.8% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs WBO:IFF: 0.65
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
66.24
/
101.58
=
0.65
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value Chart
WBO:IFF vs DD, ALB, LYB: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.8124.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Revenue per Share 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 €36.118.
* 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 (WBO:IFF) has a Median PS Value of €101.58 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 10372% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.51 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #184 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Median PS Value too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Median PS Value of €101.58 is 10372% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.92. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #184 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Median PS Value compare to DD and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #184 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.51 to 1.92 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.00, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Median PS Value is €101.58, which is 10372% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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 €64.37, compared to a current price of €66.24 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €101.58, which is 10372% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Median PS Value is €101.58 as of Jun. 27, 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 €66.24 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €64.37.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Median PS Value: €101.58 (10372% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €64.37 vs. price of €66.24 (2.9% above fair value)
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
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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