WBO:IFF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 60.01% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs WBO:IFF: 1.36
During the past 12 months, International Flavors & Fragrances's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of International Flavors & Fragrances was 41.70% per year. The lowest was -14.70% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
International Flavors & Fragrances PB Ratio Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances PB Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's PB Ratio falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a PB Ratio of 1.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 7.35. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #633 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' PB Ratio too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current PB Ratio of 1.38 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 7.35. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 1.38 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #633 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' PB Ratio compare to DD and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #633 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 1.38 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 7.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.77, International Flavors & Fragrances has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.77, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current PB Ratio of 1.38 is 22% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. 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 PB Ratio is 1.38, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 22% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.77. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jun. 26, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.38 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: €64.37 vs. price of €66.24 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Chemicals median (#633 of 1583)
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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