Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers. The company's commitment to sustainability and backward integration means that customers are able to meet the growing demand for responsibly sourced ingredients.
Cyborg Score Rationale
With a market cap of $15B and trailing revenue of $5.42B, Symrise demonstrates financial strength. The company holds investment grade ratings from S&P Global (BBB+) and Moody's (Baa1), both with Stable outlooks. Management authorized a €400 million share buyback program, signaling confidence in strategic execution.
Top Insights
Symrise invested in Cellibre, a U.S. biotech company, to accelerate innovation in taste balancing and cosmetic actives using precision fermentation.
The U.S. Department of Justice closed its investigation against Symrise, finding no unlawful practice.
Symrise expanded its Scent & Care Creative Center in Mumbai in October 2025, becoming one of the few fragrance houses in India with two Creative Centers.
In 2025, Symrise achieved organic growth of 3.1% with an EBITDA margin of 21.7%, and identified €40 million in recurring cost savings through efficiency improvements.
Named Competitors
Givaudan — Leading fragrance and flavor manufacturer
International Flavors & Fragrances — Major F&F ingredients and solutions provider
Takasago International — Global fragrance and flavor supplier
Döhler — Specialty ingredients and natural solutions
Recent Developments
(February 2026) DoJ closed investigation with no unlawful practices found
(January 2026) Announced inaugural €400 million share buyback program running through October 2026
(October 2025) Expanded Scent & Care Creative Center in Mumbai, India
(Late 2025) Investment in precision fermentation biotech firm Cellibre for ingredient innovation
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