DAR
Consumer DefensiveDarling Ingredients Inc. · Packaged Foods · $10B
What is Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Darling Ingredients Inc. is a mid-cap company that converts animal by-products and used cooking oil into natural ingredients for feed, food, fuel, and industrial markets worldwide.
The company collects and processes edible and inedible bio-nutrients — including animal fats, proteins, and used cooking oil — transforming them into specialty ingredients for pharmaceutical, pet food, bioenergy, fertilizer, and food service industries. Revenue flows through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients.
Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Darling Ingredients operates across North America, Europe, South America, China, and Australia.
- Collagen and edible fats (Rousselot, Peptan brands)
- Animal proteins, meals, and plasma for feed markets
- Fuel feedstock and green energy from used cooking oil
- Grease trap collection and environmental services
Is DAR a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates DAR as Below Average overall.
Among the five pillars, Valuation stands out as the relative bright spot, suggesting the market may already be pricing in the company's current challenges.
Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk all carry Weak ratings, reflecting broad fundamental headwinds across profitability, competitive positioning, and balance sheet stability.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does DAR pay dividends?
No — Darling Ingredients Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
Darling Ingredients does not currently pay a dividend. The company appears to prioritize reinvestment into its processing infrastructure and global expansion rather than returning cash to shareholders through distributions.
When does DAR report earnings?
Darling Ingredients reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard US-listed equity practice.
Across recent periods, the company's results have reflected the cyclical nature of commodity-linked bio-nutrient markets. Segment performance can shift meaningfully with changes in feedstock availability and fuel credit economics.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Darling Ingredients' investor relations page directly.
DAR Price History
-23.4% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Based on Darling Ingredients Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Darling Ingredients do?
Darling Ingredients collects animal by-products and used cooking oil, then processes them into natural ingredients for feed, food, pharmaceutical, fuel, and fertilizer markets. It operates globally under brands including Rousselot, Sonac, Rothsay, and Rendac.
Does DAR pay dividends?
No, DAR does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests capital into its processing operations and international growth rather than distributing cash to shareholders.
When does DAR report earnings?
Darling Ingredients follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. For confirmed dates and the latest results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is DAR a good stock to buy?
DAR carries a Below Average UQS Score, with Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars. Valuation is the lone relative strength. Investors should weigh these factors carefully against their own risk tolerance.
Is DAR overvalued?
DAR's Valuation pillar is rated Good — the strongest of its five pillars — suggesting the current price may reflect the company's fundamental challenges. The full valuation metrics are available to Pro members on uqs-score.com.
What is DAR's market cap bracket?
Darling Ingredients is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between smaller niche processors and large-cap consumer staples conglomerates in terms of overall market size.
Who founded Darling Ingredients?
Darling Ingredients traces its origins to 1882, making it one of the longer-standing companies in the rendering and bio-nutrient processing industry. Founding details are widely available through public company records.
Is DAR a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, DAR's current UQS profile raises caution — Weak scores across most pillars suggest the business faces meaningful structural and competitive challenges. Pro members can access the complete analysis to assess long-term fit.
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DAR — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 54.2 | 59.9 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 76.5 | 93.7 | +17.3 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 36.9 | 28.3 | 26.0 | 36.3 | 26.9 | 80.0 | +0.1 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 36.8 | 28.3 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 79.8 | +0.1 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 36.7 | 28.1 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 79.1 | +0.2 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 36.5 | 27.9 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 78.5 | -0.2 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 36.7 | 28.0 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 79.2 | -0.1 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 36.8 | 28.1 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 80.2 | -0.1 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 36.9 | 28.2 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 80.6 | 0.0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 36.9 | 28.2 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 80.7 | 0.0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 36.9 | 28.2 | 26.0 | 36.1 | 26.9 | 80.5 | -0.3 |
DAR — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 59.9/100 (25%)Darling Ingredients Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 36.1/100 (20%)Darling Ingredients Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 76.5/100 (15%)Darling Ingredients Inc. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 93.8/100 (15%)Darling Ingredients Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 26/100 (25%)Darling Ingredients Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for DAR.
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How is the DAR UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Darling Ingredients Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Darling Ingredients Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Darling Ingredients Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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