DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DAR - US2372661015 - Common Stock
34.66 USD
-0.09 (-0.26%)
Overall DAR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DAR against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DAR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DAR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DAR had positive earnings in the past year.
DAR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
DAR has a Return On Assets (1.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.30%, DAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.13%, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAR is significantly below the industry average of 28.87%.
| 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 (1.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DAR (6.40%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
DAR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DAR's Gross Margin of 23.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 57.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAR has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
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.
2.2 Solvency
DAR has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that DAR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.84, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same 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.
DAR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.62) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that DAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.86, DAR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that DAR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAR (1.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
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.
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
DAR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.96% yearly.
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-75.28%
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
EPS Next 5Y26.96%
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 50.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAR.
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 (25.89), we can say DAR is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.37, DAR is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAR to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say DAR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.37 |
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.
82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:DAR (11/17/2025, 10:40:41 AM)
34.66
-0.09 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.57%
Inst Owner Change1.72%
Ins Owners0.99%
Ins Owner Change-6.28%
Market Cap5.48B
Revenue(TTM)5.84B
Net Income(TTM)107.77M
Analysts84.21
Price Target48.32 (39.41%)
Short Float %7.48%
Short Ratio4.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-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)-1.36%
PT rev (3m)-1.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-44.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-70.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 4.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY1.99%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY8.68%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY14.11%
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 | 1.84 |
F-Score7
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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-75.28%
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
EPS Next 5Y26.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%9.99%
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
EBIT growth 1Y7%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y25.68%
EBIT Next Year118.04%
EBIT Next 3Y47.19%
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.
What is the valuation status for DAR stock?
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 valuation of DARLING INGREDIENTS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) is 50.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.
Can you provide the financial health for DAR stock?
The financial health rating of DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) is 4 / 10.