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Weighted-Average Discount Rate
International Flavors & Fragrances Weighted-Average Discount Rate increased by 1.5% to 4.7% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.5%, from 4.6% to 4.7%. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Weighted-Average Discount Rate shows an upward trend with a 21.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase reflects rising market interest rates or higher perceived credit risk, potentially increasing the cost of future lease financing.
Detailed definition
The average interest rate used to calculate the present value of future lease payments across the company's entire lease...
Peer comparison
Varies based on the company's credit rating and the prevailing interest rate environment.
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weighted_average_discount_rateHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 1.9% | 2.6% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| QoQ Change | — | +40.0% | +67.2% | +6.9% | +1.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +40.0% | +67.2% | +6.9% | +1.5% |
Range1.9% – 4.7%
CAGR+154.1%
Avg YoY Growth+28.9%
Median YoY Growth+23.5%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's weighted-average discount rate?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported weighted-average discount rate of 4.7% in Q4 2025.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's weighted-average discount rate changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's weighted-average discount rate increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from 4.6% to 4.7%.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's weighted-average discount rate?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's weighted-average discount rate has grown at a 21.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 1.8% to 4.7%.
- What does weighted-average discount rate mean?
- The average interest rate applied to determine the present value of lease obligations.