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International Flavors & FragrancesMIL:1IFF 39 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.97 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IFF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Chemicals companies, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks worse than 66.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1IFF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.05 Max: 2.45
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, International Flavors & Fragrances's highest Yield on Cost was 2.45. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.05.
MIL:1IFF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 66.35% of 1061
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs MIL:1IFF: 0.97
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
International Flavors & Fragrances 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MIL:1IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.97 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.76 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #704 out of 1061 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.97 is near median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.45. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.97 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #704 out of 1061 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DD and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #704 out of 1061 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 0.97 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.76 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.86, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.86, based on 1,061 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.97 is 47.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.05. 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 (MIL:1IFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.41, compared to a current price of €68.12 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 47.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.86. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.97 as of Jul. 23, 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 (MIL:1IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.12 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.41.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.97 (near median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: €59.41 vs. price of €68.12 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Chemicals median (#704 of 1061)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IFF 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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