IFFNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

37.1%

Updated 414h ago

Sector Performance

37th percentile

IFF

37.1%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

IFF’s current gross margin of 37.1% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps 37.1 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its goods.

This sits below the sector median of 43.2%, placing IFF in the 38th percentile among its peers—meaning 62% of competitors have higher gross margins. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, as only one historical data point is available, so no trend can be assessed. With a below-median margin and no trend direction, the level alone signals weaker pricing power or higher input costs relative to peers, creating a caution point for investors. The absence of any trend data prevents judgment on whether this position is improving or deteriorating. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-average margin offsets any potential positives, leaving the stock without a clear bullish or bearish catalyst from profitability efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about IFF?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are IFF's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.