Financial Snapshot: Analyzing Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)’s Key Ratio Metrics

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The closing price of Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE: DAR) was $39.86 for the day, up 2.05% from the previous closing price of $39.06. In other words, the price has increased by $2.05 from its previous closing price. On the day, 2.6 million shares were traded. DAR stock price reached its highest trading level at $41.0 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $38.8.

Ratios:

Our analysis of DAR’s different ratios will help us gain a deeper understanding of the company. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 55.22 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 16.21. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 0.91 and its Current Ratio is at 1.57. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.95 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.93.

Upgrades & Downgrades

In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for this company, TD Cowen on September 13, 2024, Reiterated its Hold rating but revised its target price to $43 from $45 previously.

On June 12, 2024, Citigroup Upgraded its rating to Buy which previously was Neutral but kept the price unchanged to $48.

On February 01, 2024, Citigroup started tracking the stock assigning a Neutral rating and target price of $49.Citigroup initiated its Neutral rating on February 01, 2024, with a $49 target price.

Insider Transactions:

Also, insider trades can serve as a great indicator of what management thinks about the future direction of a stock’s price. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Aug 16 ’24 when McNutt Patrick bought 1,300 shares for $39.85 per share. The transaction valued at 51,805 led to the insider holds 21,867 shares of the business.

Day Robert W bought 2,532 shares of DAR for $99,685 on Jul 31 ’24. The EVP Chief Strategy Officer now owns 12,607 shares after completing the transaction at $39.37 per share. On May 20 ’24, another insider, STUEWE RANDALL C, who serves as the Chairman and CEO of the company, sold 34,960 shares for $42.84 each. As a result, the insider received 1,497,686 and left with 718,848 shares of the company.

Valuation Measures:

Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, DAR now has a Market Capitalization of 6338696704 and an Enterprise Value of 10922403840. As of this moment, Darling’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 24.66, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 12.66. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 0.82. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 1.08 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 1.42. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 1.848 whereas that against EBITDA is 12.702.

Stock Price History:

Over the past 52 weeks, DAR has reached a high of $51.36, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $32.67. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is 6.14%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -1.14%.

Shares Statistics:

DAR traded an average of 1.93M shares per day over the past three months and 2204220 shares per day over the past ten days. A total of 159.53M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 157.05M. Insiders hold about 1.24% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 98.46% stake in the company. Shares short for DAR as of 1728950400 were 10977766 with a Short Ratio of 5.70, compared to 1726185600 on 10342706. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 10977766 and a Short% of Float of 7.920000000000001.

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