DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Fats & Oils
AnalystsStrong Buy18 analystsWhat's happening with DAR
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong earnings quality; profitability, financial health and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (87th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (6.0%)20/25
- P/S (1.5x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (29.1x)5/25
- Growth37/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.7%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (-44.3%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-43.8%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (388.2%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (4.2%)5/25
- ROE (4.6%)5/25
- Net margin (3.5%)6/25
- Operating margin (7.5%)5/25
- Financial Health36/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.89)10/25
- Current ratio (1.58)18/25
- Interest coverage (1.2x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 38%)5/25
- Quality95/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.96)25/25
- FCF conversion (261%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.1%)20/25
About DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
Darling Ingredients Inc is a developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients, creating a wide range of ingredients and customized specialty solutions for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer industries. Show more
It processes by-products from the animal agriculture and food industries into ingredients and products for human nutrition, animal feed, crop inputs, and renewable energy applications. The company operates processing facilities across multiple countries and produces collagen, including gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen, as well as renewable energy products.
Headquarters: IRVING, TX · Employees: 15,000 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-14-8000 sh2026-08-14
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-14-5000 sh2026-08-13
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-14-5000 sh2026-08-12
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-10-1591 sh2026-08-10
- BuyOpen market buy · filed 2026-08-03+500 sh2026-07-31
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
50CP/E (TTM)44.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 9.0x–165.8x · 87th pct
P/FCF17.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.0%A
Grade A: ValueTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.3%–12.4% · 61st pct
P/S (TTM)1.54xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.8x–3.2x · 63rd pct
EV/EBIT29.1xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 10.4x–52.1x · 84th pct
EV/Sales2.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E9.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.00xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC4.2%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE4.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin7.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin24.8%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin9.2%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.7%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
36DAltman Z-Score1.89C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.58xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.91xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage1.2xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment6.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT8.5xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.85xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.03xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
37DRevenue CAGR6.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-44.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-43.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth388.2%A
Grade A: HighImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-4.0%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income14.6%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
95A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.96A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion261.2%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability6.1%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue6.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.60xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.38
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.56
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$29.94
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$4.13B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$116.02M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$4.01B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.88B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.87xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$9.74B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.01B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Neutral
Takes ~6.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow. · Current P/E of 44.8x sits at the 87th percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Apr 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 23, 2026
Key Insights: DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR)
Composite verdict for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.: Neutral. DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.89 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.96 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~6.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 1.2× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
See how DAR ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all DAR moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | Regular | 63.18 | -3.34% | -2.22 |
| Sep 21 | After-hours | 63.26 | -3.21% | -2.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about DAR
Is DAR stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.'s financial health at 36/100 — Neutral. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is DAR stock overvalued?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. trades at a trailing P/E of 44.8 and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for DAR. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. operate in?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Fats & Oils industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. do?
Darling Ingredients Inc is a developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients, creating a wide range of ingredients and customized specialty solutions for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer industries.
About DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) Stock
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Fats & Oils industry. Real-time pricing data for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. is available on this page with a market capitalization of $9.7 billion. The financial health score for DAR is 36/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for DAR stock.
DAR Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time DAR stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for DAR with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 36/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for DAR.
- Sector peers: Compare DAR against 10 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is DAR a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) as an investment. The financial health score of 36/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.