International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Basic Materials
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, and complementary adjacent products in the United States, and internationally. It operates in through Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent segments. The Taste segment offers savory products such as soups, sauces, meat, fish, poultry, snacks; beverages consists of juice drinks, carbonated or flavored beverages, spirits; sweets comprising, bakery products, candy, cereal, chewing gum; and dairy products, such as yogurt, ice cream, cheese, and other products, as well as spices and seasoning ingredients for meat, food service, convenience, alternative protein and culinary products. The Food Ingredients segment provides natural, artificial, and plant-based specialty food ingredients; natural antioxidants and anti-microbials used for natural food preservation and shelf-life extension for beverages, cosmetic and healthcare products, pet food and feed additives; and savory solutions, such as spices, marinades, and mixtures, and inclusion products comprising combining flavorings with fruit, vegetables and other natural ingredients, as well as soy and pea protein with value-added formulations, emulsifiers and sweeteners. The Health & Biosciences segment offers enzymes, food cultures, probiotics and specialty ingredients for food and non-food applications, as well as engages in health, food biosciences, home and personal care, animal nutrition and grain processing businesses. The Scent segment creates fragrance compounds, and fragrance ingredients. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 1.2% |
| Basic Materials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.5% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $254M |
| Market Cap | $21.5B |
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s FCF yield of 1.2% is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s (IFF) free cash flow yield?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s (IFF) free cash flow yield is 1.2%. That is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Is IFF's free cash flow yield good?
At 1.2%, IFF's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. generate?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. generated $254M in free cash flow, against a market cap of $21.5B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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