Darling Ingredients (BSP:D2AR34) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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BSP:D2AR34 Darling Ingredients Inc BSP:D2AR34
43 GF Score
Price R$38.52
GF Value R$26.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Darling Ingredients Moat Score?

Darling Ingredients BSP:D2AR34 43 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:D2AR34 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of R$26.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,052 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Darling Ingredients has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Darling Ingredients has Narrow Moat: Darling Ingredients Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its position in the sustainable food and fuel industry, benefiting from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and brand strength, resulting in a modest competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Darling Ingredients might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Darling Ingredients  (BSP:D2AR34) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Darling Ingredients Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:D2AR34 vs SFD, SJM, CAG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Darling Ingredients (BSP:D2AR34) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #78 out of 2052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Darling Ingredients' Moat Score too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #78 out of 2052 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 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' Moat Score compare to SFD and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #78 out of 2052 companies for Moat Score. This places Darling Ingredients in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Darling Ingredients's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score is 5. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (BSP:D2AR34), the current Moat Score is 5 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:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: R$26.76 vs. price of R$38.52 (43.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 9 warning signs

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 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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