Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) - $37.64 as of 1/5/2026 1:33:48 PM EST
Total Score
5 out of 30
Safety Score
50 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for DAR
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for DAR
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for DAR
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for DAR
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for DAR (50 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for DAR
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | DAR |
| Company Name | Darling Ingredients Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Darling Ingredients Inc. is a leading global provider of sustainable natural ingredients, dedicated to transforming edible and non-edible bio-nutrients into valuable products for the food, feed, and renewable energy industries. Based in Irving, Texas, the company leverages advanced technologies to convert food waste into high-value ingredients, aligning with the principles of a circular economy and addressing pressing environmental issues. With its diverse and innovative portfolio focused on sustainability, Darling Ingredients is well-positioned to capitalize on the rising demand for bio-based solutions, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking growth in the sustainable sector. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | PACKAGED FOODS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/5/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 37.64 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 62.59 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/5/2026 1:33:48 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,307,036 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,948,938 |
| 52-Week High | 42.15 |
| 52-Week Low | 26.00 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 44.77% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 56.18 |
| Industry PE | 27.90 |
| Sector PE | 31.54 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 42.49 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 64.90 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.32 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 28.53 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.49 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.58 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 29.64 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.27 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.61 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.59 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.02 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.95 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.36 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 9 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 158,186,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 5,954,121,040 |
| Institutional Ownership | 112.93% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 9.94% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 12.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -56.94% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.67 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.08 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.86 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 107,772,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 278,880,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 647,726,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 11.18% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 7.87% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 91,494,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 75,973,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 126,502,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,935,233,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -3,833,005,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 3,908,978,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 4,366,370,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 4,026,727,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.53 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.54 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 4,377,810,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 4,605,431,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 4,688,844,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 476,111,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.01 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 506,808,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 342,259,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.11 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.28 |
| MACD Signal | 0.30 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 29.72 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 33.66 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 37.59 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| RSI | 58.68 |
| 50-Day SMA | 33.92 |
| 150-Day SMA | 43.18 |
| 200-Day SMA | 50.24 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/5/2026 9:13:48 PM EST |