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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Darling Ingredients's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $694 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Darling Ingredients's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 36.76.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Darling Ingredients's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-30.13.
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Darling Ingredients's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Darling Ingredients's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Darling Ingredients's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Darling Ingredients Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Darling Ingredients Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Darling Ingredients (DAR) has a Accounts Receivable of $694 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors.
Is Darling Ingredients' Accounts Receivable too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Accounts Receivable is $694 Mil. Overall, Darling Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' Accounts Receivable compare to SFD and SJM?
Darling Ingredients' Accounts Receivable of $694 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. Darling Ingredients's current Accounts Receivable is $694 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darling Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darling Ingredients (DAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.25, compared to a current price of $65.74 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $694 Mil. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (DAR), the current Accounts Receivable is $694 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Darling Ingredients (DAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darling Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.74 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.25.
GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAR:
Accounts Receivable: $694 Mil
GF Value™: $42.25 vs. price of $65.74 (55.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darling Ingredients Inc develops and produces sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients for the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries. The Company collects and processes animal by-products and recycled oils into ingredients. It operates through three reportable segments: Feed Ingredients, which generates maximum revenue and includes the collection and processing of animal by-products, used cooking oil, bakery residuals, pet food ingredients, hides, and fertilizers; Food Ingredients, which includes collagen, natural casings, and food-grade fats; and Fuel Ingredients, which includes renewable fuels, biogas, and energy products. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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