Darling IngredientsMEX:DAR 53 Net Margin % is 8.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 6.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN740.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks better than 50.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darling Ingredients's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DAR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 6.6 Max: 13.73
Current: 3.54
MEX:DAR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.36% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs MEX:DAR: 3.54
Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Darling Ingredients Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's Net Margin % 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Darling Ingredients's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:DAR) has a Net Margin % of 8.66% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 6.60. Over the past decade, Darling Ingredients' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.02 to 13.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #966 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Darling Ingredients' Net Margin % too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Net Margin % of 8.66% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 13.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Darling Ingredients' value of 8.66% is 148.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #966 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to PPC and CPB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #966 out of 1946 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Darling Ingredients in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Darling Ingredients' value of 8.66% is 148.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Darling Ingredients' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.02 to 13.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.60 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Darling Ingredients has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.48, based on 1,946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current Net Margin % of 8.66% is 148.9% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current Net Margin % is 8.66%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 6.60. 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 MXN740.40, compared to a current price of MXN1,081.40 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.66%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.60 and 148.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current Net Margin % is 8.66% as of Mar. 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 MXN1,081.40 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN740.40.
GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DAR:
Net Margin %: 8.66% (31% above median its 10-year median of 6.60)
GF Value™: MXN740.40 vs. price of MXN1,081.40 (46.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 148.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#966 of 1946)
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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