Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$142.44
-1.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.65B
IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
$85.89
+1.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc generates 56% more annual revenue ($10.79B vs $6.92B). IFF leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs -0.4%. IFF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. IFF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
IFF
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
+64.0%
Fair Value
$213.84
Current Price
$85.89
$127.95 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 31.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : IFF
The strongest argument for IFF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 120.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : IFF
The primary concerns for IFF are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while IFF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
DD is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
DD generates stronger free cash flow (130M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IFF scores higher overall (55/100 vs 45/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
International Flavors & Fragrances is an American corporation that produces flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives, which it markets globally. It is headquartered in New York City.
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