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At 22.36×, IFF is 59.9% below its 7-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · IFFChemicals - SpecialtyUpdated Nov 4, 2026
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
22.36×
59.9% belowthe 7-observation annual average
Share price87.67
÷Earnings per share3.92
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 22.36 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 55.77×
3-year average89.00×1 positive annual observations
5-year average112.98×2 positive annual observations
10-year average55.77×7 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM34.19×7 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 89.00× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 136.95× | +309.0% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 33.49× | +4.9% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 31.94× | -8.4% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 34.88× | -14.8% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 40.91× | +76.0% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 23.24× | +0.8% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 23.05× | +15.8% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 19.91× | +0.1% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 19.90× | -7.0% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 21.40× | +34.7% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 15.88× | -6.0% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 16.90× | +1.9% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 16.59× | +61.3% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 10.28× | -38.9% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 16.83× | -14.4% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 19.66× | +20.9% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 16.26× | -21.0% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 20.60× | +8.5% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 18.98× | +0.6% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 18.87× | -23.1% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 24.55× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How IFF compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 IFF This stockInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc. | 22.36× |
 SXTSensient Technologies Corporation | 31.45× |
 SYIEFSymrise AG | 35.99× |
 GVDNYGivaudan S.A. | 30.16× |
 DSFIR.ASdsm-firmenich AG | N/M |
 COIHYCroda International Plc | 63.88× |
 BCPCBalchem Corp | 34.19× |
 ASHAshland Inc. | 849.33× |
 INGRIngredion Incorporated | 10.48× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does IFF’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 7 positive peer ratios above is 34.19×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 87.67 ÷ EPS 3.92 = 22.36×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 4, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
IFF P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s current P/E is 22.36× based on the quote data last updated Nov 4, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.