In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of International Flavors & Fragrances was 9.36. The lowest was 9.36. And the median was 9.36.
WBO:IFF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 5.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
International Flavors & Fragrances Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Net Current Asset 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
WBO:IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-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-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of €-18.94 mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-18.94 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 9.36 to 9.36. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #999999 out of 945 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Net Current Asset Value too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Net Current Asset Value is €-18.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 9.36. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #999999 out of 945 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to DD and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #999999 out of 945 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.10. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 9.36 to 9.36 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Chemicals companies is 5.10, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Net Current Asset Value is €-18.94. 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 €62.53, compared to a current price of €68.74 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-18.94. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-18.94 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 (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.74 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €62.53.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Net Current Asset Value: €-18.94
GF Value™: €62.53 vs. price of €68.74 (9.9% 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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