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Darling IngredientsBSP:D2AR34 42 Forward PE Ratio is 10.34 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:D2AR34 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$26.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks better than 72.29% on this metric.
Darling Ingredients (BSP:D2AR34) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Darling Ingredients Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Darling Ingredients Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Darling Ingredients Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.62
11.90
13.92
Darling Ingredients Quarterly Data
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.33
13.62
12.61
9.42
11.90
17.07
27.59
15.44
13.92
19.64
13.96
BSP:D2AR34 vs SFD, SJM, CAG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Darling Ingredients (BSP:D2AR34) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.34 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #207 out of 747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Darling Ingredients' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Forward PE Ratio is 10.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. Darling Ingredients' value of 10.34 is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #207 out of 747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Darling Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' Forward PE Ratio compare to SFD and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #207 out of 747 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Darling Ingredients in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. Darling Ingredients' value of 10.34 is 29.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.58, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.34 is 29.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.34. 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 (BSP:D2AR34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$26.76, compared to a current price of R$38.52 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.34 and 29.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.58. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (BSP:D2AR34), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.34 as of Aug. 05, 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 (BSP:D2AR34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darling Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$38.52 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$26.76.
GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:D2AR34:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.34
GF Value™: R$26.76 vs. price of R$38.52 (43.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#207 of 747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:D2AR34 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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