During the past 13 years, International Flavors & Fragrances's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 19.10% per year. The lowest was -33.60% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
International Flavors & Fragrances PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances PE Ratio (TTM) 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 PE Ratio (TTM) Chart
WBO:IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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 PE Ratio (TTM) vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Share Price of today is €72.54.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €2.83.
* 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:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 25.63 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 35.25. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 21.65 to 449.83. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #573 out of 1152 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current PE Ratio (TTM) of 25.63 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 35.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.65 to a high of 449.83. The Chemicals industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.37. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 25.63 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #573 out of 1152 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' PE Ratio (TTM) compare to DD and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #573 out of 1152 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.37. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 25.63 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 21.65 to 449.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.25 vs. the industry median of 25.37, 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for a Chemicals company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Chemicals companies is 25.37, based on 1,152 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 25.63 is 1% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.63, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 35.25. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.56, compared to a current price of €72.54 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.63, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 35.25 and 1% above the Chemicals industry median of 25.37. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.63 as of Jul. 07, 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 €72.54 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.56.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
PE Ratio (TTM): 25.63 (27% below median its 10-year median of 35.25)
GF Value™: €63.56 vs. price of €72.54 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Chemicals median (#573 of 1152)
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.
63GF Score
Get the complete analysis for WBO:IFF
PE Ratio (TTM) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
WBO:IFF has been successfully added to your 
