DAR
Darling Ingredients Inc
NYSE: DAR · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS
$63.82
-2.09% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$9.06B
P/E ratio
41.30
P/S ratio
1.44x
EPS (TTM)
$1.38
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$29 – $66
Volume
2.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
46
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D6.0
Quality
B4.5
Profitability
C4.0
Valuation
C5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.9
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$76.42
+19.74%
12-Month target
$2.65
-95.85%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$58.29
Margin of safety
+14.87%
2 Strong Buy10 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $58.19M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.30% QoQ
+ 14.87% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 3.54%
- P/E 41.30x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.53B | $6.79B | $5.72B | $6.14B | $6.31B |
| Net income | $737.69M | $647.73M | $278.88M | $62.80M | $134.31M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.38 |
| Free cash flow | $420.94M | $342.26M | $506.81M | $679.23M | $58.19M |
| Profit margin | 11.29% | 9.54% | 4.88% | 1.02% | 3.54% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | STOFFEL, KURT | Buy | 2,650 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | SCHRODER, SOREN | Buy | 2,650 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | SCHRODER, SOREN | Buy | 261 | $37.64 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Darling Ingredients Inc trades at $63.82. representing a P/E of 41.30x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 46/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.86, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $6.31B. with profit margins at 3.54%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $58.29.
Frequently asked questions
What is Darling Ingredients Inc's stock price?
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) trades at $63.82, on a P/E of 41.3x and a P/S of 1.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Darling Ingredients Inc overvalued?
Darling Ingredients Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 46/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $58.29 versus the $63.82 price, a 14.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $76.42, about 19.7% above the current $63.82. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $58.29, a +14.9% margin of safety versus today's $63.82. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Darling Ingredients Inc's revenue?
Darling Ingredients Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $6.31B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Darling Ingredients Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.86, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryPACKAGED FOODS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.44x
ROE4.58%
Beta1.03
50D MA$60.94
200D MA$45.25
Shares out0.16B
Float0.16B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.7M
Performance
1 week+4.99%
1 month+11.51%
3 months+66.00%
YTD+64.67%
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3 years—
5 years—