IFF Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; a negative -5.5% means IFF is currently losing money relative to its invested capital.
Sector Performance
14th percentileIFF
-5.5%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
6.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; a negative -5.5% means IFF is currently losing money relative to its invested capital.
The sector median is 13.4%, and IFF sits in the 13th percentile among peers, placing it far below typical profitability. The trend is N/A for the year-over-year change, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -190.2%, driven by a drop from 6.1% to -5.5% in the most recent periods. A negative ROE combined with a steep quarterly decline signals significant near-term financial strain and heightened investment risk. This does not support the overall NEUTRAL verdict; instead, it contradicts it, pointing toward a negative outlook on profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about IFF?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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-5.5%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How IFF's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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