Darling IngredientsMEX:DAR 53 OCF Margin % is 9.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 12.86. 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 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Darling Ingredients ranks better than 81.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darling Ingredients's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DAR'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.78 Med: 12.86 Max: 17.49
Current: 15.23
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Darling Ingredients was 17.49%. The lowest was 10.78%. And the median was 12.86%.
MEX:DAR's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.17% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.445
vs MEX:DAR: 15.23
Darling Ingredients OCF Margin % Related Terms
Darling Ingredients OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Darling Ingredients's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 9.86% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 12.86. Over the past decade, Darling Ingredients' OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.78 to 17.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #368 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Darling Ingredients' OCF Margin % too high?
Darling Ingredients' current OCF Margin % of 9.86% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.78 to a high of 17.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.45. Darling Ingredients' value of 9.86% is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #368 out of 1954 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 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' OCF Margin % compare to PPC and CPB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Darling Ingredients ranks #368 out of 1954 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Darling Ingredients in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.45. Darling Ingredients' value of 9.86% is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Darling Ingredients' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.78 to 17.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.86 vs. the industry median of 6.45, 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 OCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.45, based on 1,954 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current OCF Margin % of 9.86% is 53% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current OCF Margin % is 9.86%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 12.86. 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 OCF Margin % is 9.86%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.86 and 53% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.45. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current OCF Margin % is 9.86% 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:
OCF Margin %: 9.86% (23% below median its 10-year median of 12.86)
GF Value™: MXN740.40 vs. price of MXN1,081.40 (46.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#368 of 1954)
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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