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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-15), International Flavors & Fragrances's 12-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%.
HAM:IFF's 12-1 Month Momentum % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.14 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 12-1 Month Momentum % only.
International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
International Flavors & Fragrances 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
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* 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 (HAM:IFF) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of N/A% as of Sep. 15, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #382 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #382 out of 1614 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 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to LYB and PPG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #382 out of 1614 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.14. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Chemicals company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Chemicals companies is 0.14, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. 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 (HAM:IFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.28, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is N/A% as of Sep. 15, 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 (HAM:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.28.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:IFF:
12-1 Month Momentum %: N/A%
GF Value™: €54.28 vs. price of €71.50 (31.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:IFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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