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IFF vs STLD: Intl Flavors & Fragrances vs Steel Dynamics

Intl Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and Steel Dynamics (STLD) on Torvanta's measures: IFF grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and STLD on 2.

IFFSTLD
Value gradeD+C
Growth gradeD-B
Profitability gradeCC
Momentum gradeAB
Market value$23.1B$34.5B
P/E (trailing)79.5x21.8x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$10.0B$20.5B
Revenue growth (y/y)-12%+20%
Operating margin7.6%10.0%
Return on invested capital3.1%12.5%
Free-cash-flow yield2.3%2.8%
Total return, 1 year+48.1%+70.4%
Total return, 3 years+46.0%+139.1%

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Which is better, IFF or STLD?

Intl Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and Steel Dynamics (STLD) on Torvanta's measures: IFF grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and STLD on 2. 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 STLD?

On trailing earnings IFF trades at 79.5x and STLD at 21.8x; their value grades are D+ and C against their sectors.

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