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DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DAR - US2372661015 - Common Stock

34.82 USD
+3 (+9.43%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
34.9487 USD
+0.13 (+0.37%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall DAR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DAR against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DAR while its profitability can be described as average. DAR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
DAR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DAR had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.03%, DAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.70% of the companies in the same industry.
DAR has a Return On Equity (2.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAR has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 47.19% of its industry peers.
DAR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.65%. This is significantly below the industry average of 29.14%.
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

DAR has a Profit Margin (1.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAR has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.70%, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.88%, DAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.93% of the companies in the same 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 5.7%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DAR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.80, we must say that DAR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DAR (1.80) 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.25, DAR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.66% of the companies in the same industry.
DAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85. This is a neutral value indicating DAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DAR (0.85) is worse than 65.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 7.25
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC7.05%
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.
The Current ratio of DAR (1.50) is comparable to the rest of the 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

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%.
Measured over the past years, DAR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.18% on average per year.
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 29.13% 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 3.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.49%
EPS Next 2Y43.34%
EPS Next 3Y33.79%
EPS Next 5Y29.13%
Revenue Next Year3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
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.
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 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

DAR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 51.21.
DAR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. DAR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of DAR.
DAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAR is cheaper than 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, DAR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.21
Fwd PE 9.8
DAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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.
88.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.03
EV/EBITDA 10.85
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 33.79% in the coming years.
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

No dividends for DAR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC

NYSE:DAR (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 34.9487 +0.13 (+0.37%)

34.82

+3 (+9.43%)

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 Change1.92%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change3.33%
Market Cap5.51B
Analysts83.33
Price Target49.2 (41.3%)
Short Float %4.92%
Short Ratio2.94
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)-0.51%
PT rev (3m)-4.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.21
Fwd PE 9.8
P/S 0.97
P/FCF 10.03
P/OCF 6.69
P/B 1.19
P/tB 4.45
EV/EBITDA 10.85
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY1.95%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY10.21%
FCF(TTM)3.47
FCFY9.97%
OCF(TTM)5.21
OCFY14.96%
SpS36.05
BVpS29.17
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 1.8
F-Score5
WACC7.05%
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 5Y29.13%
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 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%