International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Fair Value 2026

IFF · Specialty Chemicals ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.8 /10

32 fundamental signals · 6 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) trades at $86.85, versus a $59.46 median fair value across its 6 active models — 31.5% below the current price. QOC: 6.8/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 6/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
IFF
Price
$86.85
Quality Score
6.8/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
6/13
Last Updated
Strength: 6 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 6-model valuation engine, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) appears overvalued as of : the median of 6 independent fair value estimates is $59.46, 31.5% below the current price of $86.85. Estimates range from $15.69 to $146.52. IFF scores 6.8/10 on fundamental quality and 26/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. IFF’s -31.5% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Specialty Chemicals sector median is -35.9%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give IFF?

6 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($86.85)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $52.49 -39.6%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $15.69 -81.9%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $24.82 -71.4%
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What Is IFF's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 6 independent models · $15.69 to $146.52

CirclFi's 6 active models place International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) between $15.69 and $146.52 per share, a spread of 220% of the median. The median of that range — $59.46 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for IFF, against a current price of $86.85.

Low · First ChicagoHigh · Regime Cross
$15.69median $59.46$146.52
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelFirst Chicago$15.69
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$146.52
Model agreement1 bullish · 5 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for IFF. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on IFF, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $59.46, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $86.85. With 5 out of 6 models flagging downside (-31.5% vs price), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. The most optimistic model, Regime Cross, places fair value at $146.52 (+68.7%), while First Chicago — the most conservative — estimates $15.69 (-81.9%). This +150.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About IFF?

6 of 13 models are currently active for IFF. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 5 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for IFF is $59.46 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does IFF Rank in Specialty Chemicals?

Among 69 Specialty Chemicals stocks, IFF ranks #37 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.8 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Specialty Chemicals Stocks →

As a industrial sector, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operates in a sector where aftermarket revenue mix is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating IFF should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.

Is IFF a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns IFF a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

6 of 13 models are active for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is rated at 6.8/10. This solid-tier score maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +150.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every IFF valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across IFF's 6 active models, average confidence is 37%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Specialty Chemicals Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Specialty Chemicals stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: GLGI · GEVO · MATV · WLK · DD · SNES · ASH · RPM · SXT · ODC

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to IFF?

7 companies across all industries closest to IFF’s Quality of Company score of 6.8/10.

OSUROraSure Technologies, Inc.QOC 6.8INSGInseego Corp.QOC 6.8NREFNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.QOC 6.8LCTCLifeloc Technologies, Inc.QOC 6.8CANGCango Inc.QOC 6.8SMASmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.QOC 6.8NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: OSUR · INSG · NREF · LCTC · CANG · SMA · NVDA

Where Does IFF Sit in CirclFi's Specialty Chemicals Rankings?

IFF is ranked against every other Specialty Chemicals stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s Valuation?

What is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)'s intrinsic value at $59.46 — the median of 6 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $15.69 to $146.52. The Quality of Company score is 6.8/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is IFF overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $86.85, 1 of 6 active models suggest IFF may be undervalued, while 5 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 6 fair value estimates is $59.46, 31.5% below the current price of $86.85 — a consensus view that IFF is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s business model in Specialty Chemicals.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.8 mean for IFF?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s QOC of 6.8/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on IFF?

CirclFi analyzes IFF with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 6 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on IFF?

Of the 6 models currently active on IFF, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $146.52 per share, and First Chicago is the most bearish at $15.69. CirclFi's published fair value for IFF is the median of that range, $59.46, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 220% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is IFF a value trap in 2026?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 6-model valuation engine, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has a median fair value of $59.46 — 31.5% below the current price of $86.85 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/IFF/ · Methodology
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