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Darling IngredientsMEX:DAR 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN740.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,266 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks worse than 77.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darling Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DAR'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 2.13 Max: 6.16
Current: 2.82
During the past years, Darling Ingredients's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.16. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 2.13.
MEX:DAR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 77.88% of 1266
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs MEX:DAR: 2.82
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Darling Ingredients's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN580.048. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN474.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Darling Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Darling Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
MEX:DAR vs SFD, HRL, CAG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Darling Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Darling Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Darling Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 mean?
Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, Darling Ingredients' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 6.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #986 out of 1266 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Darling Ingredients' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 6.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Darling Ingredients' value of 2.49 is 96.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #986 out of 1266 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Darling Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SFD and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #986 out of 1266 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Darling Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Darling Ingredients' value of 2.49 is 96.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Darling Ingredients' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 6.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Darling Ingredients has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,266 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 96.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.13. 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 (MEX:DAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN740.21, compared to a current price of MXN1,183.56 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 96.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Sep. 03, 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 (MEX:DAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darling Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,183.56 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN740.21.
GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DAR:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: MXN740.21 vs. price of MXN1,183.56 (59.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#986 of 1266)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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