Darling Ingredients Inc.
DARConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is listed under Packaged Foods. With a market capitalization of $9.39B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The Feed Ingredients segment collects and processes animal by-products into non-food grade oils and protein meals; bakery residuals into cookie meal used in poultry and swine rations; used cooking oil into non-food grade fats; and porcine and bovine blood into blood plasma powder and hemoglobin.
Market Cap
$9.39B
Beta
1.07
P/E (TTM)
42.83
P/E (Fwd)
11.90
EPS (TTM)
$1.38
EPS (Fwd)
$4.97
ROE
4.9%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$116.0M
Total Debt
$4.35B
Free CF
$185.7M
52W Change
92.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $116.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $4.35B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $185.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 4.9%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $6.53B (2022) to $6.14B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DAR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.