MIL:1IFF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.57 Med: 4.74 Max: 13
Current: 7.9
MIL:1IFF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.09% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs MIL:1IFF: 7.90
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
International Flavors & Fragrances Net Margin % Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Net Margin % 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 Margin % Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Net Margin % 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.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a Net Margin % of 6.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 4.74. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #490 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Net Margin % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Net Margin % of 6.17% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 4.74. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 6.17% is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #490 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to DD and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #490 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 6.17% is 58.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 3.89, International Flavors & Fragrances has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Net Margin % of 6.17% is 58.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Net Margin % is 6.17%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 4.74. 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 Net Margin % is 6.17%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 58.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Net Margin % is 6.17% 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:
Net Margin %: 6.17% (30% above median its 10-year median of 4.74)
GF Value™: €59.93 vs. price of €62.48 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% above the Chemicals median (#490 of 1585)
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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