Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets
International Flavors & Fragrances Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets increased by 8.4% to $167.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.4%, from $154.00M to $167.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets shows an upward trend with a 41.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates aggressive investment in external innovation, while a decrease may signal project completion, commercialization, or impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached com...
Peer comparison
Common in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors where M&A is a primary driver of R&D pipelines.
indefinite_lived_rd_assetsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $42.00M | $84.00M | $125.00M | $154.00M | $167.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +100.0% | +48.8% | +23.2% | +8.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +100.0% | +48.8% | +23.2% | +8.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $167.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's indefinite-lived research and development assets changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's indefinite-lived research and development assets increased by 8.4% year-over-year, from $154.00M to $167.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's indefinite-lived research and development assets has grown at a 41.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $30.00M to $167.00M.
- What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?
- The value of ongoing research projects acquired from other companies that are not yet ready for sale.