Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) Tax Rate %: 21.99% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:DAR Darling Ingredients Inc MEX:DAR
47 GF Score
Price MXN1,081.40
GF Value MXN373.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Darling Ingredients Tax Rate %?

Darling Ingredients MEX:DAR 47 Tax Rate % is 21.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAR with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN373.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Darling Ingredients's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN697 Mil. Darling Ingredients's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,168 Mil. Therefore, Darling Ingredients's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.99%.

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Darling Ingredients Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Darling Ingredients Tax Rate % Chart

Darling Ingredients Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Darling Ingredients's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-168.515/1098.816
=-15.34 %

Darling Ingredients's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=696.531/3168.021
=21.99 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 21.99% mean?
Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR) has a Tax Rate % of 21.99% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Darling Ingredients' Tax Rate % too high?
Darling Ingredients' current Tax Rate % is 21.99%. Overall, Darling Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darling Ingredients' Tax Rate % compare to PPC and CPB?
Darling Ingredients' Tax Rate % of 21.99% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Darling Ingredients's current Tax Rate % is 21.99%. 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 MXN373.95, compared to a current price of MXN1,081.40 — trading 189.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 21.99%. Darling Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darling Ingredients (MEX:DAR), the current Tax Rate % is 21.99% 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 189.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN373.95. GuruFocus considers Darling Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAR:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.99%
  • GF Value™: MXN373.95 vs. price of MXN1,081.40 (189.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 10 warning signs

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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MXN1,081.40
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