International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 52/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $93.02 (+2.43% 1D, market cap $23.17B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, IFF ranks #90 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), IFF carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.2%, and ROIC of -1.6%. By comparison, DOW (Dow Inc.) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E 36.2x, ROIC 2.8%, cap $24.34B) and LYB (LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A (Netherlands)) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.5%, cap $21.12B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DOW leads on earnings multiple (36.2x) while DOW leads on capital efficiency (2.8% ROIC).
Per IFF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000051253), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. generated $10.89B in revenue (-5.2% YoY), $0 in net income, and $256.0M in free cash flow against $25.54B in total assets and $4.74B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.1% realized swing band)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 95% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 55.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 13 pts on the table
While IFF currently carries a cautious 52/100 (D+) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($87.07) and Max Pain ($97.67) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $106.80.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) surged +2.43% to $93.02, trading at 95% of its 52-week range ($61.3 – $94.65). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) ranks #90 by composite RQD confidence (52/100, grade D+) and #26 by equity capitalization ($23.17B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DOW leads on earnings valuation at 36.2x trailing P/E, while DOW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.8% ROIC and 6.3% gross margin. LYB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with IFF at 52/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFF
ACTIVE
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | — | 36.2% | -1.6% | +2.43% | $23.17B | Benchmark Subject |
| DOW Dow Inc. | D | 44/100 | 36.2x | 6.3% | 2.8% | +3.21% | $24.34B | /dow-vs-iff → |
| LYB LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A (Netherlands) | D+ | 57/100 | — | 8.5% | -2.5% | +5.00% | $21.12B | /lyb-vs-iff → |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc. | D- | 41/100 | — | 34.5% | 0.5% | -0.38% | $18.98B | /dd-vs-iff → |
| ALB Albemarle Corporation | D | 45/100 | — | 13.0% | -2.6% | -2.43% | $11.01B | /alb-vs-iff → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported GAAP revenue of $10.89B (-5.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $11.48B , and -5.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $850.0M, and free cash flow of $256.0M (-57.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, IFF closed FY2025 with $25.54B in total assets against $4.74B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.40, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $10.89B | $0 | $850.0M | $256.0M | $25.54B | $4.74B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $11.48B | $0 | $1.07B | $607.0M | $28.72B | $7.56B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $11.48B | $0 | $1.46B | $938.4M | $13.77B | $3.22B |
As of 2026-11-02, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $93.02 (+2.43% 1D, market cap $23.17B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, IFF ranks #90 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), IFF carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.2%, and ROIC of -1.6%. By comparison, DOW (Dow Inc.) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E 36.2x, ROIC 2.8%, cap $24.34B) and LYB (LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A (Netherlands)) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.5%, cap $21.12B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DOW leads on earnings multiple (36.2x) while DOW leads on capital efficiency (2.8% ROIC).
Per IFF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000051253), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. generated $10.89B in revenue (-5.2% YoY), $0 in net income, and $256.0M in free cash flow against $25.54B in total assets and $4.74B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
IFF last traded at $93.02 (+2.43% on volume of 2,717,520 shares), positioning the stock +6.83% above its 50-day simple moving average ($87.07) and +18.15% above its 200-day simple moving average ($78.73). Across its 52-week range of $61.30 to $94.65, IFF sits at the 95.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.1% ($89.21 to $96.83).
Why IFF Stock surged +2.43% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, IFF scores 52 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 7 of 20, reflecting ROIC of -1.6% and an FCF yield of 1.1%; for a prospective investor, this is the weakest signal, indicating that the business is not currently generating returns above its cost of capital and that cash yield relative to price is thin. The whale 13F flow pillar scores 17 of 20, indicating institutional accumulation and options positioning that is comparatively supportive and represents the main upside-driver in the rating. The insider conviction pillar scores 9 of 20, based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, signaling limited insider-side confidence. The macro regime fit pillar scores 11 of 20, with a beta of 1.11, implying above-market sensitivity to broad market swings. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 8 of 20, reflecting an Altman Z of 1.4, a Piotroski F of 6/9, and a debt-to-equity of 0.33. Taken together, the rating suggests that while positioning data is constructive, the underlying cash generation and reported profitability are weak, and the valuation tradeoff is that the forward P/E of 28 is not supported by current earnings power in the reported figures. Valuation, flow, and fundamentals therefore point in different directions, and the rating's verdict reflects the fundamentals carrying more weight.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $10890.0M | $-382.0M | $0.0M | N/A | $256.0M | $590.0M | $4738.0M |
| FY 2024 | $11484.0M | $766.0M | $0.0M | N/A | $607.0M | $469.0M | $7564.0M |
| FY 2023 | $11479.0M | $-2110.0M | $0.0M | N/A | $938.4M | N/A | $3223.3M |
Per the SEC financials, operating income moved from $766.0M in FY 2024 to $-382.0M in FY 2025, and reported net income is $0.0M across all three periods. Per the market data, gross margin is 36.2%, operating margin -3.5%, and net margin -2.7%, with ROIC at -1.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.4, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and debt-to-equity is 0.33. Debt was reported at $4738.0M in FY 2025 versus $7564.0M in FY 2024, while cash was $590.0M in FY 2025.
Per the recent news wire, six headlines reference IFF, each flagged YELLOW on the MARKET WIRE impact label. Items cover a Jefferies price target adjustment from $105 to $110, a same-day move described as a 4% gain in one headline and a 3.1% gain in another, a report of underperformance against competitors on Wednesday, and a preview of Q3 earnings. The per-item summaries are generic market-report boilerplate and do not disclose underlying causes. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are recorded for IFF.
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Welcome to the IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 52/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on IFF, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 36.2% gross margins. Unless International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on IFF, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $90.81 (52-wk range $61.30 - $94.65), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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