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Darling Ingredients Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:October 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Packaged Foods

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. The company operates through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. It offers ingredients and customized specialty solutions for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries. The company also collects and transforms various animal by-product streams into useable and specialty ingredients, such as collagen, edible fats, feed-grade fats, animal proteins and meals, plasma, pet food ingredients, organic fertilizers, yellow grease, fuel feedstock, green energy, natural casings, and hides. In addition, it recovers and converts used cooking oil and animal fats, and residual bakery products into valuable feed and fuel ingredients. Further, the company provides environmental services, including grease trap collection and disposal services to food service establishments. It primarily operates under the Sonac, Dar Pro, Rothsay, Rousselot, Nature Safe, CleanStar, Peptan, Cookie Meal, Bakery Feeds, Ecoson, and Rendac brand names in North America, Europe, China, South America, Australia, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Darling International Inc. and changed its name to Darling Ingredients Inc. in May 2014. Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

 


VALUATION

P/E

42.09

Market Cap ($M USD)

$9.45B

Forward P/E

11.55

PEG

0.04

PRICE TO SALES

1.50

PRICE TO BOOK

1.93

EV / EBITDA

13.96

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

5.83%

DCF Value

$90.14

Graham Number

$31.32

Price to FCF

17.14

EV to FCF

24.77

Earnings Yield

2.38%

FCF Yield

5.83%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.41

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.15

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$9.16B

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.72%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

7.34%

Debt-to-Equity

0.88

Piotroski F-Score

8

Altman Z-Score

2.35

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

4.82%

Current Ratio

1.58

Quick Ratio

1.03

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.30

Interest Coverage

2.11

Gross Profit margin

16.75%

FCF PER SHARE

$3.49

REVENUE PER SHARE

$39.94

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. presents a compelling valuation story. Based on the data at the time of this analysis, the stock traded below its DCF value, suggesting potential undervaluation. The Forward P/E of 12.76 indicates a more reasonable future earnings expectation compared to its current P/E of 44.68, hinting at anticipated growth. However, the Earnings Yield of 2.24% is modest, and the Altman Z-score of 2.86 suggests moderate financial stability. The market may be underestimating its long-term potential, given its substantial discount to the DCF and Graham Number.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients is well-positioned to leverage AI and modern tech shifts. As a player in the Packaged Foods industry, it can enhance supply chain efficiencies and product innovation through technology. This adaptability could provide a competitive edge in an evolving market landscape.

The Bull Case

For the value or GARP investor, Darling Ingredients offers attractive institutional tailwinds. The ROIC of 6.65% reflects efficient capital use, while a Piotroski F-Score of 8 signals strong financial health. The FCF Yield of 4.92% indicates solid cash generation, and an operating margin of 7.34% underscores its pricing power. These metrics suggest a company capable of delivering consistent returns and navigating market challenges effectively.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, Darling Ingredients faces structural risks. The Price/Book ratio of 2.05 and Price/Sales of 1.59 suggest it may be overvalued relative to its assets and revenue. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high, just 4.56% away, indicates potential technical overextension. Additionally, the Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.10 raises concerns about leverage and financial flexibility.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$65.33

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.07

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

11.00%

Distance to 52-Week Low

50.99%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

48.21%

50-DAY SMA

$60.82

200-DAY SMA

$43.77

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