DAR (Darling Ingredients) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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DAR Darling Ingredients Inc DAR
62 GF Score
Price $63.00
GF Value $39.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Darling Ingredients Growth Rank?

Darling Ingredients DAR +1.02% 62 Growth Rank is 3 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates DAR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Darling Ingredients has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Darling Ingredients Growth Rank Related Terms

DAR vs SFD, SJM, CAG: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Darling Ingredients's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
Darling Ingredients (DAR) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Darling Ingredients' Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Darling Ingredients' Growth Rank too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Growth Rank of 3 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Darling Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' Growth Rank compare to SFD and SJM?
Darling Ingredients' Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Darling Ingredients' own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Darling Ingredients and its competitors. Darling Ingredients's current Growth Rank is 3, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $39.06, compared to a current price of $63.00 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (DAR), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Aug. 12, 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 $63.00 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.06. GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAR:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $39.06 vs. price of $63.00 (61.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 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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