Darling Ingredients Profit Margin

Darling Ingredients (DAR) currently reports a profit margin of 12.46% as of September 2026. That compares with 0.51% in the prior-year period — up 2349.5% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 8.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore Darling Ingredients's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Darling Ingredients's profit margin increased from 0.51% to 12.46% — a 2349.5% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Darling Ingredients's profit margin of 12.46% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 8.2%. That is roughly 52.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Darling Ingredients's current 12.46% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.2%) and against DAR's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 12.46%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Darling Ingredients, and consider following DAR for alerts when major investors trade the stock.