Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 5,450,700 6,220,070 5,896,350 4,209,050 3,455,270
Inventory US$ in thousands 576,837 758,739 673,621 457,465 405,922
Inventory turnover 9.45 8.20 8.75 9.20 8.51

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $5,450,700K ÷ $576,837K
= 9.45

The inventory turnover ratio for Darling Ingredients Inc has shown a stable trend over the past five years, ranging from 8.20 to 9.45. This indicates that the company efficiently manages its inventory by selling and replenishing stock effectively. In particular, the inventory turnover ratio increased from 8.51 in 2020 to 9.20 in 2021, showcasing improved efficiency in converting inventory into sales. Although the ratio dipped slightly to 8.75 in 2022 and 8.20 in 2023, the company rebounded with a stronger performance of 9.45 in 2024. Overall, the consistent and relatively high inventory turnover ratios suggest that Darling Ingredients Inc effectively controls its inventory levels and optimizes its operations in the supply chain management process.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Darling Ingredients Inc
DAR
9.45
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
ADM
7.23
Bunge Limited
BG
7.96