International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF – Get Rating) and LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:LNZA – Get Rating) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.
Profitability
This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and LanzaTech Global’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| International Flavors & Fragrances | -14.81% | 7.46% | 3.80% |
| LanzaTech Global | N/A | N/A | -0.90% |
Volatility & Risk
International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LanzaTech Global has a beta of 0.15, meaning that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| International Flavors & Fragrances | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2.50 |
| LanzaTech Global | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus target price of $114.73, indicating a potential upside of 18.21%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances’ higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than LanzaTech Global.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and LanzaTech Global’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| International Flavors & Fragrances | $12.44 billion | 1.99 | -$1.87 billion | ($7.22) | -13.44 |
| LanzaTech Global | N/A | N/A | -$1.36 million | N/A | N/A |
LanzaTech Global has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Flavors & Fragrances.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
88.9% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of LanzaTech Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances beats LanzaTech Global on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About International Flavors & Fragrances
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. engages in the manufacture and supply of flavors and fragrances used in the food, beverage, personal care, and household products industries. It operates through the following segments: Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent and Pharma Solutions. The Nourish segment consists of legacy Taste segment combined with N&B’s Food & Beverage division and the food protection business of N&B’s Health & Biosciences division. The Health & Biosciences business consists of a biotechnology-driven portfolio of enzymes, food cultures, probiotics and specialty ingredients for food, home and personal care, and health and wellness applications. The Scent business creates fragrance compounds, fragrance ingredients and cosmetic ingredients that are integral elements in the world’s finest perfumes and best-known household and personal care products. The Pharma Solutions business produces a vast portfolio including cellulosics and seaweed-based pharma excipients, used to improve the functionality and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including controlled or modified drug release formulations, and enabling. The company was founded in 1833 and is headqua
About LanzaTech Global
LanzaTech Global Inc. converts waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels, fabrics, packaging and other products which people use in their daily lives. LanzaTech Global Inc., formerly known AMCI Acquisition Corp. II, is based in CHICAGO.
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