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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#699
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Food Products
$5.1B
Randall C. Stuewe
Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. The company operates through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. It recovers and converts used cooking oil and animal fats, and residual bakery products into valuable feed and fuel ingredients.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = DAR ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. | 60 | 46 | 65 | 64 | 115.5x | 15.5x | 1.5% | 0.7% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 88.0x | $5.1B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 59.9/100. It ranks #699 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 46 | 37 | +9ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 64 | 66 | -2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 65 | 62 | +3NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 43 | 82 | -39DRAG |
| STABILITY | 73 | 75 | -2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 66 | 77 | -11DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 1.8% vs WACC 7.0% (spread -5.2%)
GM 24% vs sector 44%, OM 5% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 0.39x
Rev growth 13%, 11yr history
Interest coverage 1.3x, Net debt/EBITDA 20.2x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) as a Hold with a composite score of 59.9/100 at a current price of $52.68. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 59.9/100 places it at rank #699 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 13% and momentum in the 64th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Value factor score of 65 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 115.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 59.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #699 of 7,333 stocks, DAR presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 46/100, DAR shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 1.5% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 24.1% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 1.2% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
DAR's value score of 65/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 115.55x, an EV/EBITDA of 15.52x, a P/B ratio of 1.74x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
With an investment score of 43/100, DAR exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 13.3% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 0.7% (sector: 0.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
DAR demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 64/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 13.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.96 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
DAR shows good financial stability with a score of 73/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 88.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
DAR carries a short interest score of 66/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 88.00x). At $5.1B market cap (mid-cap), DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #699 of 7,333 overall (90th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 1.5% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 4.9% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While DAR currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Investment (43) is the limiting factor — improvement here would lift the composite score most.
EV/EBITDA 35% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 179% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 45% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Darling Ingredients (DAR) is projected to report a year-over-year decline in Q4 earnings, despite an expected increase in revenues. The consensus EPS estimate is $0.40, down 36.5%, on revenues of $1.54 billion, up 8.4%. The company's Earnings ESP is negative (-26.58%) and it holds a Zacks Rank #4, making an earnings beat difficult to predict.
Darling Ingredients’ fourth quarter results were met positively by the market, as the company delivered revenue and non-GAAP profit ahead of Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to strong execution in the Feed Ingredients segment, improving margins in the Food business, and a rebound in volumes across international operations. CEO Randall Stuewe cited robust U.S. demand for domestic fats and steady progress in operational efficiency as key factors. The additi
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) shares fell 3.7% despite beating Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS estimates, primarily due to concerns over significant restructuring charges and a year-over-year decline in net income.
Darling Ingredients (DAR) reported Q4 earnings of $0.64 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 and exceeding the $0.63 from a year ago. The company also posted revenues of $1.71 billion, beating estimates by 11.44% and showing significant growth from the previous year's $1.42 billion. Despite a mixed trend in past EPS estimates, the stock's year-to-date performance is strong, and it currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 earnings, including results from its Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) joint venture. The company reported DGD’s operating income and inventory adjustments for the period, noting sequential strengthening in both DGD and core ingredients business performance. Darling Ingredients will release full financial results on February 11, 2026, and host a conference call on February 12, 2026, to discuss the findings.