International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Other Operating Expense: €491 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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WBO:IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc WBO:IFF
63 GF Score
Price €66.92
GF Value €62.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is International Flavors & Fragrances Other Operating Expense?

International Flavors & Fragrances WBO:IFF +5.05% 63 Other Operating Expense is €491 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:IFF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €62.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

International Flavors & Fragrances's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €126 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €491 Mil.

International Flavors & Fragrances's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (€124 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€114 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€114 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€126 Mil).

International Flavors & Fragrances's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (€624 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€583 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (€583 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€485 Mil).

International Flavors & Fragrances Other Operating Expense Related Terms

International Flavors & Fragrances Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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International Flavors & Fragrances Other Operating Expense Chart

International Flavors & Fragrances Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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International Flavors & Fragrances Quarterly Data
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International Flavors & Fragrances Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense 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 €491 Mil.

* 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 Other Operating Expense of €491 Mil mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Other Operating Expense of €491 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Other Operating Expense too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Other Operating Expense is €491 Mil. 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' Other Operating Expense compare to LYB and DD?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Other Operating Expense of €491 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 Other Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Other Operating Expense is €491 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 €62.49, compared to a current price of €66.92 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €491 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Other Operating Expense is €491 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 (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €66.92 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €62.49. GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:

  • Other Operating Expense: €491 Mil
  • GF Value™: €62.49 vs. price of €66.92 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Address 521 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10019-2960
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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