Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) ROCE %: 9.75% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:DAR Darling Ingredients Inc MEX:DAR
53 GF Score
Price MXN1,081.40
GF Value MXN373.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Darling Ingredients ROCE %?

Darling Ingredients MEX:DAR 53 ROCE % is 9.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN373.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Darling Ingredients's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.75%.

Darling Ingredients  (MEX:DAR) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Darling Ingredients ROCE % Related Terms

Darling Ingredients ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darling Ingredients's ROCE % 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.

Darling Ingredients ROCE % Chart

Darling Ingredients Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Darling Ingredients Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Darling Ingredients ROCE % Calculation

Darling Ingredients's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=5101.105/( ( (210026.764 - 21763.006) + (185436.779 - 18629.543) )/ 2 )
=5101.105/( (188263.758+166807.236)/ 2 )
=5101.105/177535.497
=2.87 %

Darling Ingredients's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16575.584/( ( (185436.779 - 18629.543) + (191887.061 - 18749.554) )/ 2 )
=16575.584/( ( 166807.236 + 173137.507 )/ 2 )
=16575.584/169972.3715
=9.75 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 9.75% mean?
Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) has a ROCE % of 9.75% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Darling Ingredients' ROCE % too high?
Darling Ingredients' current ROCE % is 9.75%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Darling Ingredients' value of 9.75% is 11% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to PPC and CPB?
Darling Ingredients' ROCE % of 9.75% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Darling Ingredients' value of 9.75% is 11% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darling Ingredients's current ROCE % of 9.75% is 11% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darling Ingredients's current ROCE % is 9.75%. 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 MXN373.62, compared to a current price of MXN1,081.40 — trading 189.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.75% and 11% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current ROCE % is 9.75% 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 189.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN373.62. GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAR:

  • ROCE %: 9.75%
  • GF Value™: MXN373.62 vs. price of MXN1,081.40 (189.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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 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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