Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 22.35% | 24.38% | 24.77% | 16.12% | 25.13% | 17.51% | 13.96% | 15.19% | 8.03% | 10.15% | 11.01% | 10.66% | 10.05% | 7.54% | 5.31% | 3.10% | 1.26% | 28.21% | 27.98% | 27.30% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.19% | 8.91% | 10.62% | 13.47% | 14.51% | 15.24% | 16.27% | 15.40% | 16.07% | 16.49% | 17.04% | 18.36% | 18.90% | 17.08% | 16.57% | 13.75% | 12.31% | 19.06% | 17.11% | 16.32% |
| Pretax margin | 4.21% | 4.52% | 6.24% | 9.39% | 10.80% | 11.87% | 13.34% | 12.92% | 13.81% | 14.70% | 15.54% | 16.98% | 17.42% | 15.45% | 14.67% | 11.56% | 10.00% | 16.82% | 14.81% | 13.43% |
| Net profit margin | 4.88% | 4.62% | 6.30% | 8.80% | 9.89% | 10.54% | 11.31% | 10.76% | 11.52% | 12.26% | 12.72% | 13.75% | 13.91% | 12.33% | 12.23% | 9.84% | 8.48% | 14.51% | 12.32% | 11.28% |
Based on the data provided for Darling Ingredients Inc, we can observe the following trends in profitability ratios:
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations over the quarters but generally improved from 27.30% in March 2020 to 22.35% in December 2024, with a significant increase in the most recent quarter ending March 2024 at 25.13%.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin also displayed variability over the quarters, with a decline from 16.32% in March 2020 to 8.19% in December 2024. There was a notable decrease in the operating profit margin in the last few quarters.
3. Pre-Tax Margin: The pre-tax margin exhibited fluctuations over the quarters, declining from 13.43% in March 2020 to 4.21% in December 2024. There was a consistent downward trend in the pre-tax margin over the quarters.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin fluctuated over the quarters, showing a decrease from 11.28% in March 2020 to 4.88% in December 2024. The net profit margin experienced a gradual decline over the quarters.
In summary, Darling Ingredients Inc experienced mixed profitability trends over the quarters. While the gross profit margin improved in the most recent quarters, the operating profit margin, pre-tax margin, and net profit margin showed a declining trend, indicating potential challenges in controlling costs and maintaining profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.65% | 4.77% | 5.86% | 7.59% | 8.59% | 9.62% | 10.30% | 9.69% | 11.18% | 11.25% | 11.56% | 13.87% | 14.42% | 12.62% | 11.48% | 9.08% | 7.68% | 12.08% | 10.93% | 10.23% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.77% | 2.47% | 3.48% | 4.96% | 5.86% | 6.66% | 7.16% | 6.77% | 8.02% | 8.37% | 8.63% | 10.39% | 10.61% | 9.11% | 8.47% | 6.49% | 5.29% | 9.19% | 7.87% | 7.07% |
| Return on total capital | 5.65% | 5.81% | 13.96% | 18.09% | 10.64% | 23.74% | 25.87% | 26.09% | 27.02% | 27.68% | 26.57% | 26.80% | 26.96% | 23.33% | 21.47% | 17.11% | 14.90% | 23.43% | 22.11% | 21.63% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.37% | 5.75% | 8.28% | 11.82% | 14.06% | 16.43% | 17.99% | 18.24% | 19.37% | 20.58% | 19.83% | 20.06% | 19.84% | 16.84% | 15.85% | 12.24% | 10.26% | 17.83% | 15.92% | 14.94% |
Darling Ingredients Inc's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past five years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 4.65% to 14.42% during this period, indicating fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities relative to its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) fluctuated between 2.47% and 10.61%, reflecting the company's effectiveness in generating profits from its total assets without specifically focusing on operating activities.
- Return on total capital varied from 5.65% to 27.68%, representing the return generated from the company's total capital, both equity and debt. The ratios showed significant variations, indicating changes in the company's efficiency in utilizing its capital.
- Return on equity (ROE) ranged from 5.75% to 20.58%, illustrating the return earned by the company on shareholders' equity. The fluctuations in ROE highlight changes in the company's profitability relative to its shareholders' investments.
Overall, Darling Ingredients Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate fluctuations over the years, which could be influenced by factors such as operational efficiency, asset utilization, and capital structure changes. Additional analysis and consideration of the company's financial performance and industry benchmarks would provide further insights into its profitability.