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DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

30.66  +0.39 (+1.29%)

After market: 30.66 0 (0%)

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. There are concerns on the financial health of DAR while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
In the past 5 years DAR has always been profitable.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 2.77%, DAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DAR's Return On Equity of 6.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 51.69% of its industry peers.
DAR has a Return On Invested Capital (2.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.65%. This is below the industry average of 8.94%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.77%
ROE 6.37%
ROIC 2.47%
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

The Profit Margin of DAR (4.88%) is better than 70.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAR has declined.
DAR's Operating Margin of 4.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAR outperforms 57.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAR has grown nicely.
DAR has a Gross Margin (22.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.93%
PM (TTM) 4.88%
GM 22.36%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for DAR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DAR has been reduced compared to 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 1.77, we must say that DAR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DAR has a Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 47.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAR is 7.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAR, 7.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DAR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAR outperforms 59.55% of its industry peers.
DAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating DAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.89, DAR is not doing good in the industry: 68.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 7.98
Altman-Z 1.77
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.95%
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 1.38 indicates that DAR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAR (1.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAR has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that DAR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DAR (0.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
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 -56.09%.
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 very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.81% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.09%
EPS 3Y-23.73%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%21.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%-12.17%

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 27.63% on average per year.
DAR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y37.86%
EPS Next 2Y37.43%
EPS Next 3Y30.31%
EPS Next 5Y27.63%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
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 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAR.
DAR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAR is cheaper than 62.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.63. DAR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86, the valuation of DAR can be described as correct.
78.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.72
Fwd PE 12.86
DAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

DAR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAR is cheaper than 80.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.57
EV/EBITDA 11.14
DAR Per share dataDAR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAR's earnings are expected to grow with 30.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.43%
EPS Next 3Y30.31%

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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 (4/22/2025, 4:29:11 PM)

After market: 30.66 0 (0%)

30.66

+0.39 (+1.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-06 2025-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners109.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change7.95%
Market Cap4.85B
Analysts86.32
Price Target54.45 (77.59%)
Short Float %5.27%
Short Ratio3.74
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)-18.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-72.7%
Max EPS beat(2)34.77%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-72.7%
Max EPS beat(4)34.77%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.57%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.62%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.92%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.45%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.04%
PT rev (1m)-3.21%
PT rev (3m)-1.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.72
Fwd PE 12.86
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 9.57
P/OCF 5.78
P/B 1.11
P/tB 4.19
EV/EBITDA 11.14
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.64%
EPS(NY)2.39
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)3.2
FCFY10.45%
OCF(TTM)5.31
OCFY17.31%
SpS36.14
BVpS27.68
TBVpS7.31
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.77%
ROE 6.37%
ROCE 3.12%
ROIC 2.47%
ROICexc 2.49%
ROICexgc 3.89%
OM 4.93%
PM (TTM) 4.88%
GM 22.36%
FCFM 8.87%
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 0.89
Debt/FCF 7.98
Debt/EBITDA 4.97
Cap/Depr 65.99%
Cap/Sales 5.82%
Interest Coverage 1.16
Cash Conversion 106.82%
Profit Quality 181.74%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 1.77
F-Score5
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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)-56.09%
EPS 3Y-23.73%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%21.15%
EPS Next Y37.86%
EPS Next 2Y37.43%
EPS Next 3Y30.31%
EPS Next 5Y27.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.18%
Sales Q2Q%-12.17%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-53.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y25.68%
EBIT Next Year174.46%
EBIT Next 3Y50.37%
EBIT Next 5Y33.63%
FCF growth 1Y47.43%
FCF growth 3Y5.61%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.67%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y18.28%