Darling IngredientsMEX:DAR 53 Days Inventory is 43.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 47.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN373.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,862 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks better than 79.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darling Ingredients's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DAR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.26 Med: 47.5 Max: 54.93
Current: 45.11
During the past 13 years, Darling Ingredients's highest Days Inventory was 54.93. The lowest was 41.26. And the median was 47.50.
MEX:DAR's Days Inventory is ranked better than 79.48% of 1862
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.755
vs MEX:DAR: 45.11
Darling Ingredients's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (50.50) to Mar. 2026 (43.98).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Darling Ingredients's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.07.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Darling Ingredients's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.
Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Darling Ingredients's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Darling Ingredients's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 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
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Darling Ingredients Days Inventory Related Terms
Darling Ingredients Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:DAR vs PPC, CPB, SFD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (MEX:DAR) has a Days Inventory of 43.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.50. Over the past decade, Darling Ingredients' Days Inventory has ranged from 41.26 to 54.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #382 out of 1862 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Darling Ingredients' Days Inventory too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Days Inventory of 43.98 is near median its 10-year median of 47.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.26 to a high of 54.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Darling Ingredients' value of 43.98 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #382 out of 1862 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Days Inventory compare to PPC and CPB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #382 out of 1862 companies for Days Inventory. This places Darling Ingredients in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Darling Ingredients' value of 43.98 is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Darling Ingredients' own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.26 to 54.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.50 vs. the industry median of 82.76, Darling Ingredients has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.76, based on 1,862 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current Days Inventory of 43.98 is 46.9% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current Days Inventory is 43.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.50. 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 MXN373.62, compared to a current price of MXN1,081.40 — trading 189.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 43.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.50 and 46.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.76. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current Days Inventory is 43.98 as of Mar. 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 MXN1,081.40 is trading 189.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN373.62.
GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DAR:
Days Inventory: 43.98 (near median its 10-year median of 47.50)
GF Value™: MXN373.62 vs. price of MXN1,081.40 (189.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#382 of 1862)
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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