Forward PE Ratio: 17.80
The forward PE ratio is 17.80 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (17.80) = Close Price ($78.53) / Consensus Forward EPS ($4.43)
IFF Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
17.80
IFF Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Market Cap
$20.05B
Forward PE Ratio
17.80
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $20.05B | 17.80 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.54B | 9.86 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $19.22B | 19.04 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.20B | 19.10 |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.95B | 15.07 |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $17.88B | 6.24 |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $17.52B | 6.82 |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $16.22B | 66.75 |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.15B | 10.32 |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $25.85B | 14.51 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
24.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
17.8
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $4.43 implies +35.5% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $3.27.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $78.53 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $4.43 | $4.31 – $4.66 | 10 | 17.7x |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.74 | $4.52 – $5.03 | 8 | 16.6x |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.08 | $4.81 – $5.31 | 4 | 15.5x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
- The forward PE ratio for IFF stock is 17.80.
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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