Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
Founded in Vernier, Switzerland in 1796, Givaudan SA is a global leader specializing in the development, production, and supply of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing solutions for the consumer goods industry. The company operates through two core divisions: Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty segment is responsible for creating premium perfumes, scents for various consumer products, fragrance components, and active beauty ingredients. Meanwhile, its Taste & Wellbeing division delivers a comprehensive range of offerings, from flavorings for diverse beverages like soft drinks, juices, bottled water, ready-to-drink options, alcoholic beverages, and hot drinks, to ingredients for dairy products (e.g., dairy drinks, yogurts, ice creams, chilled desserts, cream cheese, spreads). This division also supplies solutions for snacks such as rice crackers and cassava chips, alongside savory and nutraceutical applications, and components for biscuits, crackers, cereals, and confectionery items including chewing gums, chocolates, and sweets. Givaudan's extensive reach covers Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is considerably overpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive
Target Price
The average target price of GIVN.SW is 3658 and suggests 10.6% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation t