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DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DAR - US2372661015 - Common Stock

31.93 USD
-0.52 (-1.6%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
31.93 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DAR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAR was compared to 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While DAR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DAR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DAR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DAR has always been profitable.
DAR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DAR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

DAR has a Return On Assets of 1.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 41.57% of its industry peers.
DAR's Return On Equity of 2.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 40.45% of its industry peers.
DAR's Return On Invested Capital of 2.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 46.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAR is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 2.28%
ROIC 2.77%
ROA(3y)5.55%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.27%
ROE(5y)13.98%
ROIC(3y)4.65%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
DAR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.85%, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAR has declined.
DAR has a Operating Margin (5.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAR has grown nicely.
DAR's Gross Margin of 22.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 55.06% of its industry peers.
DAR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.7%
PM (TTM) 1.85%
GM 22.88%
OM growth 3Y-24.06%
OM growth 5Y13.04%
PM growth 3Y-29.16%
PM growth 5Y-12.09%
GM growth 3Y-5.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
DAR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAR is destroying value.
DAR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DAR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DAR is higher compared to a year ago.
DAR Yearly Shares OutstandingDAR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DAR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that DAR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DAR (1.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAR is 7.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAR, 7.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DAR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.25. This is in the better half of the industry: DAR outperforms 68.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that DAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DAR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAR underperforms 64.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 7.25
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC6.83%
DAR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that DAR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.50, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DAR has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a bad value and indicates that DAR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DAR has a Quick ratio (0.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 0.89
DAR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DAR have decreased strongly by -70.18% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DAR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.44% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.76% in the past year.
DAR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70.18%
EPS 3Y-23.73%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-79.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.8%

3.2 Future

DAR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.13% yearly.
DAR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-55.02%
EPS Next 2Y28.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.67%
EPS Next 5Y29.13%
Revenue Next Year2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DAR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
DAR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.96, the valuation of DAR can be described as expensive.
DAR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DAR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.25, the valuation of DAR can be described as reasonable.
83.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. DAR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.96
Fwd PE 11.25
DAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DAR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.2
EV/EBITDA 10.98
DAR Per share dataDAR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAR's earnings are expected to grow with 29.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DAR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC

NYSE:DAR (9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.93 0 (0%)

31.93

-0.52 (-1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners106.92%
Inst Owner Change1.94%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change-3.11%
Market Cap5.05B
Analysts83.33
Price Target48.2 (50.96%)
Short Float %5.55%
Short Ratio3.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-107.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-149.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-65.86%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-63.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-149.54%
Max EPS beat(4)34.77%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-34.47%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-26.35%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.69%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.15%
PT rev (1m)-2.04%
PT rev (3m)-1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-46.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.96
Fwd PE 11.25
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 9.2
P/OCF 6.13
P/B 1.09
P/tB 4.08
EV/EBITDA 10.98
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY8.88%
FCF(TTM)3.47
FCFY10.87%
OCF(TTM)5.21
OCFY16.31%
SpS36.04
BVpS29.16
TBVpS7.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 2.28%
ROCE 3.5%
ROIC 2.77%
ROICexc 2.8%
ROICexgc 4.42%
OM 5.7%
PM (TTM) 1.85%
GM 22.88%
FCFM 9.63%
ROA(3y)5.55%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.27%
ROE(5y)13.98%
ROIC(3y)4.65%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
ROICexc(3y)4.72%
ROICexc(5y)4.94%
ROICexgc(3y)7.33%
ROICexgc(5y)7.49%
ROCE(3y)5.89%
ROCE(5y)6.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-30.18%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.94%
OM growth 3Y-24.06%
OM growth 5Y13.04%
PM growth 3Y-29.16%
PM growth 5Y-12.09%
GM growth 3Y-5.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 7.25
Debt/EBITDA 4.78
Cap/Depr 55.31%
Cap/Sales 4.82%
Interest Coverage 1.4
Cash Conversion 100.23%
Profit Quality 521.03%
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 0.89
Altman-Z 1.81
F-Score5
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)91.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.74%
Profit Quality(3y)97.36%
Profit Quality(5y)94.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70.18%
EPS 3Y-23.73%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-79.59%
EPS Next Y-55.02%
EPS Next 2Y28.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.67%
EPS Next 5Y29.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.8%
Revenue Next Year2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y25.68%
EBIT Next Year123.49%
EBIT Next 3Y46.72%
EBIT Next 5Y33.72%
FCF growth 1Y42.86%
FCF growth 3Y5.61%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.05%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y18.28%