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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Gross Margin: 36.35%

Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s gross margin high or low?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s gross margin of 36.35% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.10%, around the middle of its 5-year range (32.04%–41.03%).

The gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is 36.35% as of Thursday, June 11, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.87% (36.03%).

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IFF Gross Margin
36.16%+0.70% 1Y
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IFF Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

IFF Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

36.35%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

36.03%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

34.38%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

35.10%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

38.80%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

39.83%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

40.17%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.87%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+5.74%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+3.57%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-6.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-8.75%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-9.50%

IFF Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)$18.95B36.35%36.03%34.38%35.10%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$18.47B33.79%30.91%30.71%30.89%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$17.30B15.20%12.93%10.82%12.09%
United States Steel Corporation (X)$12.42B7.57%11.28%17.81%13.29%
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$35.38B27.61%27.13%25.15%25.29%
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$57.05B13.98%12.64%19.48%19.86%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$61.57B31.98%31.95%30.06%30.75%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)$72.33B44.29%43.99%41.63%41.51%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)$74.96B49.12%48.70%46.55%46.05%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$89.24B27.80%28.23%30.36%29.31%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

36.4%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The gross margin for IFF stock is 36.35%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s gross margin of 36.35% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.10%, around the middle of its 5-year range (32.04%–41.03%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The TTM average gross margin for IFF stock is 36.03%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The 3Y average gross margin for IFF stock is 34.38%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The 5Y average gross margin for IFF stock is 35.10%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The 10Y average gross margin for IFF stock is 38.80%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The 15Y average gross margin for IFF stock is 39.83%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)?
The 20Y average gross margin for IFF stock is 40.17%.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2025-12-3136.16%
2024-12-3135.91%
2023-12-3132.07%
2022-12-3133.37%
2021-12-3132.04%
2020-12-3141.03%
2019-12-3141.11%
2018-12-3142.31%
2017-12-3143.32%
2016-12-3144.78%
2015-12-3144.71%
2014-12-3144.10%
2013-12-3143.49%
2012-12-3141.66%
2011-12-3139.62%
2010-12-3141.66%
2009-12-3140.16%
2008-12-3140.64%
2007-12-3141.83%
2006-12-3142.19%
2005-12-3141.36%
2004-12-3142.95%
2003-12-3142.55%
2002-12-3142.75%
2001-12-3142.32%
2000-12-3147.89%
1999-12-3148.91%
1998-12-3149.23%
1997-12-3149.33%
1996-12-3149.10%

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.

New York City, NY
22,400 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Jon Erik Fyrwald