Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Darling Ingredients Inc stock (DAR) is currently trading at $58.84. Darling Ingredients Inc PE ratio is 148.92. Darling Ingredients Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.50. Analyst consensus price target for DAR is $62.77. WallStSmart rates DAR as Underperform.
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- Darling Ingredients Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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- DAR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DAR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)
DAR trades 1772% above its Graham fair value of $2.65, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) Key Strengths (5)
110.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.50 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.85x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 20.60% annually
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -44.60%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Supporting Valuation Data
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.50), Price/Book (1.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.31) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -44.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 1.52%, Operating Margin at 8.05%, Profit Margin at 1.02%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 1.52% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.60% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DAR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DAR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.50x trades 15% below its historical average of 1.77x (48th percentile). The current valuation is 67% below its historical high of 4.54x set in Dec 2007, and 276% above its historical low of 0.4x in Oct 2015.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
Darling Ingredients Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 6.1B with 21% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 284M in free cash flow and 441M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 1.5% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Profit margin at 1.0% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Darling Ingredients Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Darling Ingredients Inc maintain 21%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 148.9x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Darling Ingredients Inc.
Bottom Line
Darling Ingredients Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (21% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(73 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ASPELL, ROBERT PATRICK Director | Buy | +549 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
VAN, DER VELDEN JAN EVP Int Rendering&Specialties | Sell | -3,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
VAN, DER VELDEN JAN EVP Int Rendering&Specialties | Sell | -20,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:04:28 AM
About Darling Ingredients Inc(DAR)
NYSE
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces and sells natural ingredients from edible and non-edible bio-nutrients. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.