Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) — Stock Score Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Darling Ingredients is highly exposed to volatile feedstock prices and shifting regulatory policies in the renewable diesel market, making its earnings stream too unpredictable.

Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients, transforming food waste and animal by-products into renewable fuels, pet food ingredients, and specialty fats. It is a global leader in rendering and sustainable ingredient production, benefiting from proprietary technologies, an extensive collection network, and a critical role in the circular economy. Vertically integrated and highly diversified, Darling plays a crucial role in reducing food waste and advancing the bio-economy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.99
Market Cap$9.5B
P/E (TTM)44.00
P/E (Forward)12.23
Price/Book1.98
Return on Equity4.9%
Return on Invested Capital3.1%
Debt/Equity87.92
Gross Margin24.8%
Operating Margin8.1%
Revenue Growth12.3%
Free Cash Flow$186M

Darling Ingredients Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darling Ingredients Inc.’s (DAR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (24), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Darling Ingredients Inc. have an economic moat?
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Darling Ingredients Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Darling Ingredients Inc. in?
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).
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