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Darling IngredientsMEX:DAR 53 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -16.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN652.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,661 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks worse than 86.75% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Darling Ingredients's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 85.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -16.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Darling Ingredients was 41.50% per year. The lowest was -29.40% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Darling Ingredients 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:DAR vs SFD, SJM, CAG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -16.90% mean?
Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -16.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Darling Ingredients and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #1441 out of 1661 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Darling Ingredients' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Darling Ingredients' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -16.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #1441 out of 1661 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SFD and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #1441 out of 1661 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Darling Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.00, based on 1,661 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -16.90%. 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 MXN652.52, compared to a current price of MXN1,034.33 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -16.90%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -16.90% 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 (MEX:DAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darling Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,034.33 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN652.52.
GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DAR:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -16.90%
GF Value™: MXN652.52 vs. price of MXN1,034.33 (58.5% above fair value)
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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