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Darling IngredientsDAR -3.10%69 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.71 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,523 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks worse than 94.16% on this metric.
Darling Ingredients's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.44.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.77.
During the past 12 months, Darling Ingredients's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 356.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -46.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -20.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Darling Ingredients's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 91.80% per year. The lowest was -46.10% per year. And the median was 14.20% per year.
Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
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Darling Ingredients Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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Darling Ingredients Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
DAR vs SFD, SJM, CAG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's PE Ratio falls into.
Darling Ingredients Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Darling Ingredients's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.71
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.71 mean?
Darling Ingredients (DAR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.71 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #1434 out of 1523 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Darling Ingredients' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Darling Ingredients' value of $3.71 is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #1434 out of 1523 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SFD and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #1434 out of 1523 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Darling Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Darling Ingredients' value of $3.71 is 49.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,523 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.71 is 49.2% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.71. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.71 and 49.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.30. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (DAR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.71 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:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $3.71
GF Value™: $42.25 vs. price of $65.74 (55.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1434 of 1523)
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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