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IFF vs SHW: Intl Flavors & Fragrances vs Sherwin-Williams

Intl Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) on Torvanta's measures: IFF grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and SHW on 3.

IFFSHW
Value gradeDC-
Growth gradeD-C
Profitability gradeCA
Momentum gradeAC
Market value$21.2B$77.3B
P/E (trailing)73.0x29.4x
Forward P/E (Torvanta estimate)73.0x28.0x
Revenue, last 12 months$10.0B$24.4B
Revenue growth (y/y)-12%+6%
Operating margin7.6%n/a
Return on invested capital3.1%n/a
Free-cash-flow yield2.5%4.2%
Total return, 1 year+36.9%-7.2%
Total return, 3 years+37.9%+28.9%

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Which is better, IFF or SHW?

Intl Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) on Torvanta's measures: IFF grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and SHW on 3. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, IFF or SHW?

On trailing earnings IFF trades at 73.0x and SHW at 29.4x; their value grades are D and C- against their sectors.

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