June 1, 2023
Top 10 Stock International Flavors & Fragrances Sell Recommendation
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Snapshot: International Flavors & Fragrances – Top 10 Stock in SDG 15: Life on Land
International Flavors & Fragrances is listed as a top 10 stock on June 01, 2023 in the market index SDG 15 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Only the Obermatt Value Rank exhibits above-average performance, which means that the stock is seen as critical by the professional community and other financial facts are below average, conveying mixed investment signals. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 14 (14% performer), Obermatt issues an overall sell recommendation for International Flavors & Fragrances on June 01, 2023.
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360° View: Obermatt 360° Assessment International Flavors & Fragrances Sell
| 360 METRICS | June 1, 2023 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 62 |
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| GROWTH | 25 |
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| SAFETY | 21 |
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| SENTIMENT | 18 |
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| 360° VIEW | 14 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 14 (better than 14% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock International Flavors & Fragrances are critical, mostly below average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for International Flavors & Fragrances. Only the consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 62, which means that the share price of International Flavors & Fragrances is on the lower side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is lower than for 62% of alternative stocks in the same industry. All other consolidated ranks are below average. The consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 25, which means that the company exhibits below-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. The consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 21, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 79% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, professionals are more pessimistic about the stock than for 82% of alternative investment opportunities, reflected in the consolidated Sentiment Rank of 18. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a 360° View of 14, International Flavors & Fragrances is worse than 86% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. This means that International Flavors & Fragrances shares are on the riskier side for investors. Only one of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibits above-average performance, namely the Value Rank at a level of 62. All other ranks are below average, so proceed with caution. The company has below-average growth expectations (Growth Rank of 25), a riskier financing structure (Safety Rank of 21), and negative market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 18). This combination is sensitive to a crisis, because high debt levels (low safety) require growth to finance the debt burden. It’s no wonder that the investor community indicators are skeptical (low sentiment). Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this assessment. We recommend evaluating whether the future of International Flavors & Fragrances is as challenging as the low price of the stock suggests. Since the professional community is pessimistic, you might need to worry about the future of International Flavors & Fragrances. Only invest if you have solid reasons to believe that the sluggish growth is temporary and the current market sentiment is an overreaction, possibly due to reputational issues in the past. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for International Flavors & Fragrances negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 18 (better than 18% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock International Flavors & Fragrances is critical, mostly below average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for International Flavors & Fragrances. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 45 (worse than 55% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. Worse, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 17 which means that stock research experts are getting even more pessimistic. It doesn't end with the analysts. Market Pulse is also low with a rank of 39, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 61% of competitors). No wonder, the Professional Investors rank is only 10, which means that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 90% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to stay away from International Flavors & Fragrances, which may be due to a small company size but just as likely because of its relatively low Sentiment Rank. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 18 (less encouraging than 82% compared with investment alternatives), International Flavors & Fragrances has a reputation among professional investors that is far below that of its competitors. Investors should be careful with this stock right now. Further research is required if an investment is desired, because the facts found in the professional community are all negative. ...read more
Value Strategy: International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 62 (better than 62% compared with alternatives), International Flavors & Fragrances shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for International Flavors & Fragrances. Expected dividend yields are higher than for 86% of comparable companies (a Dividend Yield rank of 86), making the stock attractive. The same is valid for Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 81, which means that the stock price is lower compared with invested capital than for 81% of comparable investments. But in respect to sales and profits, the picture is reversed. Price-to-Sales is 31 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than for 69% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning International Flavors & Fragrances's sales levels. The Price-to-Profit ratio (also referred to as price-earnings (P/E) ratio) is also unfavorable for International Flavors & Fragrances with a rank of 37. This means that the stock price, compared with what market professionals expect for future profits, is higher than for 63% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning International Flavors & Fragrances's profit levels. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 62, is a BUY recommendation based on International Flavors & Fragrances's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The company seems confident that it can generate a reasonable return on invested capital, because it pays an above-average dividend while profits are below what you would expect for a company with this stock price. If you agree with this practice and believe that profits will return to higher levels, as the current dividend policy suggests, International Flavors & Fragrances may be an attractive investment. If this is not the case, you may want to be careful with this stock as it is also expensive compared with its expected revenue levels. ...read more
Growth Strategy: International Flavors & Fragrances Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 25 (better than 25% compared with alternatives), International Flavors & Fragrances shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for International Flavors & Fragrances. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 73, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 32% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 36 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 64% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 32 and Stock Returns with a rank of 17 are also low (below 83% of alternative investments). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 25, is a HOLD recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The good news from the invested capital side is surprising. A company with disappointing revenues, profits, and disappointed shareholders typically doesn't invest above average. Overall, the growth momentum for International Flavors & Fragrances is thus negative. As it is intriguing to see that company executives are optimistic about their investment policy, it is worthwhile looking into the details of the capital investment projects. They may indicate future growth and profits and thus if accompanied by a good value, a sign of good timing to invest in the stock. ...read more
Safety Strategy: International Flavors & Fragrances Debt Financing Safety risky
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| LEVERAGE | 60 |
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| REFINANCING | 33 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 32 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 21 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 21 (better than 21% compared with alternatives), the company International Flavors & Fragrances has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of International Flavors & Fragrances is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for International Flavors & Fragrances and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 60 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 60% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 33, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 67% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 32, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 68% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 21 (worse than 79% compared with alternatives), International Flavors & Fragrances has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of International Flavors & Fragrances are on the safer side. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: International Flavors & Fragrances Lowest Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 62 |
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| GROWTH | 25 |
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| SAFETY | 32 |
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| COMBINED | 18 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 18 (worse than 82% compared with investment alternatives), International Flavors & Fragrances (Specialty Chemicals, USA) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Obermatt Value Rank of 62 (better than 62% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 25), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 21), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: An Obermatt Combined Rank of 18, is a sell recommendation based on International Flavors & Fragrances's financial characteristics. As the company International Flavors & Fragrances's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 62) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 25) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 21), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 62% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. ...read more
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