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DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DAR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2372661015 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

31.49  -0.89 (-2.75%)

After market: 31.49 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall DAR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DAR against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. DAR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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

In the past year DAR was profitable.
In the past year DAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DAR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 (1.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DAR (3.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DAR (2.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAR is significantly below the industry average of 28.19%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.71%
ROE 3.86%
ROIC 2.73%
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

DAR's Profit Margin of 3.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 60.44% of its industry peers.
DAR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DAR has a better Operating Margin (5.48%) than 60.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DAR (22.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.48%
PM (TTM) 3.02%
GM 22.65%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DAR has less shares outstanding
DAR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that DAR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DAR's Altman-Z score of 1.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 45.05% of its industry peers.
DAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.50. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAR would need 7.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAR's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 67.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that DAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DAR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAR is outperformed by 65.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 7.5
Altman-Z 1.82
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC6.96%
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

DAR has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that DAR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DAR's Current ratio of 1.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that DAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DAR has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 49.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.83
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

DAR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -70.18%.
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.
DAR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.76%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.89% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
DAR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.49%
EPS Next 2Y43.34%
EPS Next 3Y33.79%
EPS Next 5Y32.89%
Revenue Next Year3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 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

DAR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 46.31.
DAR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say DAR is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of DAR.
DAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAR is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
DAR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.31
Fwd PE 8.86
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAR is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.53
EV/EBITDA 11.05
DAR Per share dataDAR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DAR's earnings are expected to grow with 33.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.34%
EPS Next 3Y33.79%

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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 (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.49 0 (0%)

31.49

-0.89 (-2.75%)

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 Owners108.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.26%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change4.46%
Market Cap4.98B
Analysts85.56
Price Target50.24 (59.54%)
Short Float %6.04%
Short Ratio3.56
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-57.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-149.54%
Max EPS beat(2)34.77%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-44.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-149.54%
Max EPS beat(4)34.77%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-26.94%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-21.18%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-12.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.82%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.65%
PT rev (1m)1.59%
PT rev (3m)-5.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.31
Fwd PE 8.86
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 9.53
P/OCF 6.04
P/B 1.12
P/tB 4.29
EV/EBITDA 11.05
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY2.16%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY11.29%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY10.49%
OCF(TTM)5.21
OCFY16.55%
SpS35.88
BVpS28.13
TBVpS7.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.71%
ROE 3.86%
ROCE 3.46%
ROIC 2.73%
ROICexc 2.75%
ROICexgc 4.36%
OM 5.48%
PM (TTM) 3.02%
GM 22.65%
FCFM 9.21%
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 Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 7.5
Debt/EBITDA 4.69
Cap/Depr 60.32%
Cap/Sales 5.32%
Interest Coverage 1.33
Cash Conversion 101.64%
Profit Quality 304.65%
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 1.82
F-Score5
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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-15.49%
EPS Next 2Y43.34%
EPS Next 3Y33.79%
EPS Next 5Y32.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.8%
Revenue Next Year3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y25.68%
EBIT Next Year141.57%
EBIT Next 3Y48.85%
EBIT Next 5Y33.63%
FCF growth 1Y24.76%
FCF growth 3Y5.61%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.02%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y18.28%