International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) EBITDA Margin: 7.15%
Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 7.15% is in line with its 5-year average of 7.43%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-8.68%–17.66%).
The EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is 7.15% as of Thursday, June 11, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 32.13% (10.54%).
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IFF EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
7.15%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
10.54%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
2.88%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
7.43%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
13.52%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
15.49%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
16.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-32.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+148.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-47.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-53.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-56.24%
IFF Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 7.15% | 10.54% | 2.88% | 7.43% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 14.38% | 11.65% | 8.98% | 10.47% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 8.79% | 10.03% | 16.73% | 10.89% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 32.37% | 29.53% | 26.56% | 26.51% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 12.64% | 13.62% | 19.31% | 19.03% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 11.11% | 32.38% | 33.27% | 35.58% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 21.53% | 22.98% | 20.93% | 20.33% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 18.65% | 19.05% | 18.02% | 17.78% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 34.02% | 35.61% | 37.22% | 37.17% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
36.4%
EBITDA Margin
7.2%
Operating Margin
7.6%
Net Margin
7.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 7.15%.
- Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 7.15% is in line with its 5-year average of 7.43%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-8.68%–17.66%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 10.54%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 2.88%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 7.43%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 13.52%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 15.49%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for IFF stock is 16.34%.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | -8.68% |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.66% |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | 18.96% |
| 2017-12-31 | 21.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | 21.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | 22.32% |
| 2014-12-31 | 22.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | 20.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | 19.91% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.70% |
| 2010-12-31 | 18.59% |
| 2009-12-31 | 17.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | 18.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | 21.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.89% |
| 2001-12-31 | 22.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | 22.50% |
| 1999-12-31 | 23.46% |
| 1998-12-31 | 25.28% |
| 1997-12-31 | 26.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | 27.02% |
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About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), through its various subsidiaries, operates as a global developer and purveyor of active cosmetic and natural health ingredients. These vital components are incorporated into a wide array of consumer goods distributed across significant markets such as Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Greater Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company's activities are organized into four principal divisions: 1. Nourish: This segment focuses on natural and plant-derived specialty food ingredients, offering items like flavor compounds, savory solutions, and inclusions. It also provides natural food protection solutions, including antioxidants and anti-microbials, for use in beverages, confectionery, and dairy items. 2. Scent: The Scent division creates fragrance compounds, encompassing luxurious fine fragrances (perfumes and colognes) and everyday consumer fragrances. It further supplies essential fragrance ingredients, both synthetic and natural, which are blended to formulate new scents. Additionally, this segment delivers cosmetic active ingredients, such as functional compounds, botanicals, and advanced delivery systems, designed to enhance customers' cosmetic and personal care product lines. 3. Health & Biosciences: This segment is dedicated to the research, development, and production of enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and other specialized biological ingredients. 4. Pharma Solutions: This division is responsible for manufacturing and distributing cellulosic and seaweed-derived pharmaceutical excipients. IFF's diverse customer base primarily consists of manufacturers in sectors including perfumery, cosmetics, hair and personal care, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, dairy, meat and processed foods, beverages, snacks and savory items, sweet and baked goods, dietary supplements, infant and elderly nutrition, functional foods, and producers of pharmaceutical excipients and oral care products. Established in 1833, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Jon Erik Fyrwald