AlphaStocks
5.2
Consider Buy

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR)

Consumer Staples / Agricultural Products & Services

S&P MidCap 400

$56.52

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#499out of 1121 in Consumer Staples

Is DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) scores 5.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. as Strong (8/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 75%). DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $38, suggesting limited upside at current prices. DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. ranks #499 out of 1121 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E144.1ROE1.3Market Cap9B

Estimated Fair Value

$37.7350% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 144x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -77% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Caution

High PEG — growth premium · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 75%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) scores 5.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 144x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -77% may not justify the premium.
What is DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is DAR overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $38, DAR appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 50% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 144x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -77% may not justify the premium.
How does DAR compare to other Consumer Staples stocks?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. ranks #499 out of 1121 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector, placing it in the top 45% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about DAR?
AlphaStocks evaluates DAR using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.2/10.

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