International Flavors & Fragrances's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€13,286 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€14,728 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€14,728 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€15,853 Mil).
International Flavors & Fragrances's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€18,866 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€20,516 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€20,516 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€14,728 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. International Flavors & Fragrances's Enterprise Value for Today is €22,355 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
International Flavors & Fragrances Market Cap Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Market Cap 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 Market Cap Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Market Cap falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances Market Cap Calculation
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
* 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 Market Cap of €17,157 Mil as of Jun. 28, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #27 out of 1634 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Market Cap too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Market Cap is €17,157 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #27 out of 1634 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' Market Cap compare to DD and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #27 out of 1634 companies for Market Cap. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 293.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 293.64, based on 1,634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 293.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Market Cap is €17,157 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 (WBO:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.11, compared to a current price of €66.24 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €17,157 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Market Cap is €17,157 Mil as of Jun. 28, 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 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.11.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Market Cap: €17,157 Mil
GF Value™: €63.11 vs. price of €66.24 (5% 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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