DAR (Darling Ingredients) YoY EBITDA Growth: 256.56% (As of Jun. 2026)

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DAR Darling Ingredients Inc DAR
73 GF Score
Price $65.75
GF Value $42.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Darling Ingredients YoY EBITDA Growth?

Darling Ingredients DAR -2.77% 73 YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.56% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Darling Ingredients's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 256.56%.

Darling Ingredients's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.27.

Darling Ingredients YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Darling Ingredients YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Darling Ingredients Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Darling Ingredients Quarterly Data
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Darling Ingredients YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Darling Ingredients's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(4.944-6.227)/ | 6.227 |
=-20.60 %

Darling Ingredients's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(4.268-1.197)/ | 1.197 |
=256.56 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.56% mean?
Darling Ingredients (DAR) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.56% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Darling Ingredients and its competitors.
Is Darling Ingredients' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Darling Ingredients' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.56%. Overall, Darling Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to SFD and HRL?
Darling Ingredients' YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.56% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Darling Ingredients and its competitors. Darling Ingredients's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.56%. 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 $42.36, compared to a current price of $65.75 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.56%. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (DAR), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.56% 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 $65.75 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.36. GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAR:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 256.56%
  • GF Value™: $42.36 vs. price of $65.75 (55.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 5601 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX, USA, 75038
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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