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Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)
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04/01/2025: DAR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -69.08% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.99B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.06 | 1Y Target Price 50.66 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.06 | 1Y Target Price 50.66 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2279636 | Beta 1.25 | 52 Weeks Range 27.20 - 48.39 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 27.20 - 48.39 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.73 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.88% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.89% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.24% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.06 | Forward PE 15.06 | Enterprise Value 9170621508 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87 |
Enterprise Value 9170621508 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.12 | Shares Outstanding 158146000 | Shares Floating 156904605 |
Shares Outstanding 158146000 | Shares Floating 156904605 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.14 | Percent Institutions 110.31 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.31 | Target Price 51.5 | Buy 5 | Strong Buy 6 |
Buy 5 | Strong Buy 6 | ||
Hold 2 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Darling Ingredients Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 as Ira Darling & Company. Initially, it focused on rendering animal by-products. Over time, it expanded through acquisitions and innovation, evolving into a global leader in repurposing animal by-products and food waste into valuable ingredients.
Core Business Areas
- Rendering: Collects and processes animal by-products and used cooking oil to produce tallow, grease, and protein meals.
- Food Ingredients: Produces and distributes gelatin, collagen, and other ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications.
- Fuel Ingredients: Manufactures renewable diesel and jet fuel from fats and oils, including a joint venture with Valero, Diamond Green Diesel.
Leadership and Structure
Randall C. Stuewe serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a hierarchical organizational structure with various departments responsible for specific business areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Tallow and Grease: Used in animal feed, soaps, and industrial applications. Darling is a major global producer. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but they are a major player alongside companies like Baker Commodities and Valley Proteins. Revenue associated with this product is significant, contributing a substantial portion to the rendering segment's revenue.
- Protein Meals: Used in animal feed and pet food. Major suppliers in animal feed industry are Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Cargill.
- Gelatin and Collagen: Used in food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical products. Darling is a leading global supplier, competing with companies like Rousselot and Gelita. Revenue from these products is substantial, forming a significant portion of the Food Ingredients segment revenue.
- Renewable Diesel: Produced through Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture with Valero. Competitors include Neste and Renewable Energy Group (REG).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The rendering and renewable fuel industries are driven by factors such as population growth, increasing meat consumption, and the demand for sustainable energy sources. The food ingredients industry is driven by population growth and the demand for processed food and food supplements.
Positioning
Darling Ingredients is a leader in the rendering and renewable diesel industries, with a strong presence in food ingredients. Its competitive advantages include its extensive collection network, processing expertise, and investments in renewable diesel capacity.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for rendering, food ingredients, and renewable diesel is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Darling Ingredients is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its diversified business model and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive collection network
- Diversified business model
- Renewable diesel production capacity
- Strong relationships with suppliers and customers
- Leading market position
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Environmental regulations
- Dependence on animal agriculture
- Seasonality in some business segments
- Capital Intensive Operations
Opportunities
- Expanding renewable diesel production capacity
- Acquiring smaller rendering companies
- Developing new products and applications for existing ingredients
- Growing demand for sustainable and renewable products
- Global expansion
Threats
- Fluctuations in raw material costs (e.g., animal by-product prices)
- Increasing competition from other rendering companies and renewable fuel producers
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Economic downturns
- Outbreaks of animal diseases (e.g., African Swine Fever)
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- REG
- ADM
- GEL
Competitive Landscape
Darling Ingredients has a competitive advantage in its extensive collection network and diversified business model. However, it faces competition from larger agricultural companies and specialized renewable fuel producers.
Major Acquisitions
Valley Proteins
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Darling's rendering capacity and geographic reach in North America.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Darling Ingredients has grown historically through acquisitions and organic growth in its rendering and renewable diesel businesses.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increasing demand for renewable diesel and the expansion of its rendering business. Analyst estimates vary. They are expected to benefit from the green energy transition
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding renewable diesel production capacity through Diamond Green Diesel, acquiring Valley Proteins and investing in new technologies for rendering and food ingredient production.
Summary
Darling Ingredients is a strong player in the rendering and renewable diesel industries, benefiting from its diversified business model and extensive collection network. The company's renewable diesel production is a key growth driver. It needs to manage commodity price fluctuations and adapt to changing environmental regulations. The recent Valley Proteins acquisition will expand market share and geographic reach, increasing earning potential.
Similar Companies
- REG
- ADM
- GEL
- VALE
Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Darling Ingredients Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Irving, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-09-22 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Randall C. Stuewe Randy | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 15500 | Website https://www.darlingii.com |
Full time employees 15500 | Website https://www.darlingii.com | ||
Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients in North America, Europe, China, South America, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. It offers ingredients and customized specialty solutions for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries. The company also collects and transforms various animal by-product streams into useable and specialty ingredients, such as collagen, edible fats, feed-grade fats, animal proteins and meals, plasma, pet food ingredients, organic fertilizers, yellow grease, fuel feedstock, green energy, natural casings, and hides. In addition, it recovers and converts used cooking oil and animal fats, and residual bakery products into valuable feed ingredients. Further, the company provides environmental services, including grease trap collection and disposal services to food service establishments. It primarily operates under the Rendac, Sonac, FASA, Ecoson, Rousselot, Gelnex, and CTH brands. The company was formerly known as Darling International Inc. and changed its name to Darling Ingredients Inc. in May 2014. Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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