Givaudan (GIVN) Financial Ratio Screen

SWX Basic Materials Switzerland CHF 24485M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Givaudan (GIVN) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. The company's debt ratio of 37.2% exceeds the 30% MSCI new-inclusion threshold relative to total assets. Givaudan operates in the Basic Materials sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

GIVN financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
37.2%
Fail vs 30%
Cash ratio
6.3%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
19.9%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
0.2%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
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Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Specialty Chemicals) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Givaudan SA engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. It operates in two divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division offers fine fragrances; consumer products, such as personal, home, fabric, and oral care; fragrance ingredients; and active beauty products. The Taste & Wellbeing division provides beverages, such as fizzy drinks, bottled waters, ready-to-drink juices, and alcoholic drinks; dairy and cheese products, including dairy drinks, yoghurt, ice cream, chilled desserts, cream cheese, and spreads; snacks; givaudan flavour ingredients; savory, and supplements and nutraceutical products; and biscuits, crackers, and cereals, as well as confectionery products, such as chewing gums, chocolates, and sweets. It operates in Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Givaudan SA was founded in 1796 and is headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 37.2%
/ 30%
6.3%
/ 30%
19.9%
/ 30%
0.25%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 37.2%
/ 33%
6.3%
/ 33%
19.9%
/ 50%
0.25%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
23.0
Forward: 20.1
EPS
$115.41
Dividend Yield
271.0%
Payout: 60.6%
P/B Ratio
5.4
EV/EBITDA
17.4
EV: $28.2B
Revenue
$7.5B
Growth: -1.8%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 43.5%
Operating Margin 16.9%
Net Margin 14.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 23.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 7.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.5B
Free Cash Flow$1.2B
Total Debt$4.4B
Debt-to-Equity96.7
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$11.9B

Price & Trading

Last CloseCHF 2,646.00
50-Day MACHF 2,958.18
200-Day MACHF 3,305.38
Avg Volume24K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
CHF 2,566.00
CHF 4,236.00

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Givaudan (GIVN)

CEO
Mr. Christian Stammkoetter
Employees
17,580
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Country
Switzerland
Exchange
SWX
Market Cap (listing currency)
CHF 24485M
Currency
CHF

Givaudan SA engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. It operates in two divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division offers fine fragrances; consumer products, such as personal, home, fabric, and oral care; fragrance ingredients; and active beauty products. The Taste & Wellbeing division provides beverages, such as fizzy drinks, bottled waters, ready-to-drink juices, and alcoholic drinks; dairy and cheese products, including dairy drinks, yoghurt, ice cream, chilled desserts, cream cheese, and spreads; snacks; givaudan flavour ingredients; savory, and supplements and nutraceutical products; and biscuits, crackers, and cereals, as well as confectionery products, such as chewing gums, chocolates, and sweets. It operates in Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Givaudan SA was founded in 1796 and is headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Givaudan (GIVN) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Givaudan's debt ratio?

Givaudan's debt ratio is 37.2% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Givaudan's key financial metrics?

Givaudan has a market capitalization of CHF 24485M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 23.0, and revenue of $7.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.5% and a net margin of 14.3%. Return on equity stands at 23.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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