DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAR - US2372661015 - Common Stock
40.03 USD
+0.63 (+1.6%)
Taking everything into account, DAR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAR was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. DAR has an average financial health and profitability rating. DAR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DAR was profitable.
DAR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DAR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.03%, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
DAR's Return On Equity of 2.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
DAR's Return On Invested Capital of 3.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAR is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.03% | ||
| ROE | 2.3% | ||
| ROIC | 3.13% |
ROA(3y)5.55%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.27%
ROE(5y)13.98%
ROIC(3y)4.65%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
1.3 Margins
DAR has a Profit Margin of 1.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
DAR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DAR has a better Operating Margin (6.40%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
DAR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DAR has a Gross Margin (23.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 23.58% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DAR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DAR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DAR has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DAR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.92 indicates that DAR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DAR (1.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.62. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAR would need 8.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAR (8.62) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
DAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating 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 64.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
DAR has a Current Ratio of 1.49. 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 1.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
DAR has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. 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 (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DAR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -57.41%.
DAR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.44% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DAR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.15% in the last year.
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)-57.41%
EPS 3Y-23.73%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%9.99%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DAR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.96% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DAR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-76.5%
EPS Next 2Y22.49%
EPS Next 3Y26.23%
EPS Next 5Y26.96%
Revenue Next Year3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 58.01, DAR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
DAR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DAR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.42, the valuation of DAR can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DAR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DAR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAR is valued a bit cheaper than 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.49%
EPS Next 3Y26.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:DAR (1/13/2026, 2:55:58 PM)
40.03
+0.63 (+1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.88%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change0.79%
Market Cap6.33B
Revenue(TTM)5.84B
Net Income(TTM)107.77M
Analysts85.26
Price Target49.41 (23.43%)
Short Float %6.42%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-51.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-65.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-37.74%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-54.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-149.54%
Max EPS beat(4)34.77%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-38.39%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-27.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.96%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.96%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.94%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.5%
PT rev (1m)0.01%
PT rev (3m)0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 4.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY1.72%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY7.52%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY12.22%
SpS36.94
BVpS29.64
TBVpS8.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.03% | ||
| ROE | 2.3% | ||
| ROCE | 3.96% | ||
| ROIC | 3.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.95% | ||
| OM | 6.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 23.58% | ||
| FCFM | 8.15% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.18%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 441.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score7
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)-57.41%
EPS 3Y-23.73%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y-76.5%
EPS Next 2Y22.49%
EPS Next 3Y26.23%
EPS Next 5Y26.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%9.99%
Revenue Next Year3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
EBIT growth 1Y7%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y25.68%
EBIT Next Year104.3%
EBIT Next 3Y44.67%
EBIT Next 5Y33.72%
FCF growth 1Y38.88%
FCF growth 3Y5.61%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-9.8%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y18.28%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC / DAR FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DAR.
Can you provide the valuation status for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) is expected to decline by -76.5% in the next year.