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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 (2026-08-18), Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.89%.
The industry rank for Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIVN's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 53.72% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.165
vs XSWX:GIVN: 2.89
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.
Givaudan 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
XSWX:GIVN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Givaudan 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2.89% as of Aug. 18, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #746 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Givaudan's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.89%. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #746 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #746 out of 1612 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Givaudan in the upper half of its industry. 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?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Chemicals industry context. 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 Givaudan and its competitors. Givaudan's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,701.93, compared to a current price of CHF3,184.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.89%. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.89% as of Aug. 18, 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF3,184.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,701.93.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 2.89%
GF Value™: CHF3,701.93 vs. price of CHF3,184.00 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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