Valuation check: IFF's P/E ratio is 77.32, above the Materials sector average of 24.82.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
The latest P/E ratio for IFF is 77.32. That is above the Materials sector average of 24.82. Investors often review this figure alongside International Flavors & Fragrances's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Materials companies, IFF currently prints 77.32 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 24.82. That is roughly 211.5% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at International Flavors & Fragrances's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A P/E ratio of 77.32 for International Flavors & Fragrances is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (24.82) and with IFF's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting IFF's P/E ratio (77.32), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack International Flavors & Fragrances's P/E ratio against similar Materials names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Materials companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.