International Flavors & Fragran (IFF) Fair Value 2026

IFF · Industrial Organic Chemicals ·

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

Quality Score

6.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 13 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (24/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-13, International Flavors & Fragran (IFF) trades at $75.10, approximately 4% below CirclFi’s Bayesian DCF fair value of $78.13. QOC: 6.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 24/100 (SAFE). 13/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
IFF
Price
$75.10
Quality Score
6.9/10
Value Trap Risk
24/100
Models Active
13/13
Last Updated
Strength: Bayesian DCF suggests +4.0% upside with 69% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Valuation Matrix

13 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($75.10)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Bayesian DCF
High Conviction
$78.13 +4.0%
Earnings Power Value
High Conviction
$36.69 -51.1%
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
$50.73 -32.5%
First Chicago
High Conviction
$47.69 -36.5%

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What Is International Flavors & Fragran (IFF) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, International Flavors & Fragran's intrinsic value is estimated at $49.75, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $75.10. With 10 out of 13 models flagging downside (-33.7% average return), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. The most optimistic model, ML-RIV, places fair value at $105.44 (+40.4%), while Markov DDM — the most conservative — estimates $18.22 (-75.7%). This +116.1% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about International Flavors & Fragran's intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About IFF?

13 of 13 models are currently active for IFF. Of these, 3 models suggest upside while 10 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates IFF's intrinsic value at $78.13, implying +4.0% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does IFF Rank in Industrial Organic Chemicals?

Among 20 Industrial Organic Chemicals stocks, IFF ranks #7 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.9 indicates above-average quality.

As a industrial sector, International Flavors & Fragran 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 24/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

13 of 13 models are active for International Flavors & Fragran. Broad coverage provides high confidence. 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 & Fragran is rated at 6.9/10. This solid-tier score maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +116.1% — 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 13 active models, average confidence is 51%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About International Flavors & Fragran

What is International Flavors & Fragran's intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, International Flavors & Fragran (IFF) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value at $78.13. The Quality of Company score is 6.9/10 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 $75.10, 3 of 13 active models suggest IFF may be undervalued, while 10 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits International Flavors & Fragran's business model in Industrial Organic Chemicals.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.9 mean for IFF?

International Flavors & Fragran's QOC of 6.9/10 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 13 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is IFF a value trap in 2026?

International Flavors & Fragran's Value Trap score is 24/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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