Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 7.02% | 8.04% | 8.49% | 9.63% | 8.03% | 10.15% | 11.01% | 10.66% | 10.05% | 7.54% | 5.31% | 3.10% | 1.26% | 28.21% | 27.98% | 27.30% | 27.36% | 27.23% | 27.27% | 26.80% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.53% | 15.26% | 16.29% | 15.42% | 16.07% | 16.49% | 17.04% | 18.36% | 18.90% | 17.08% | 16.57% | 13.75% | 12.31% | 19.06% | 17.11% | 16.32% | 14.21% | 7.67% | 6.40% | 5.29% |
| Pretax margin | 10.82% | 11.88% | 13.36% | 12.94% | 13.81% | 14.70% | 15.54% | 16.98% | 17.42% | 15.45% | 14.67% | 11.56% | 10.00% | 16.82% | 14.81% | 13.43% | 11.11% | 4.26% | 2.97% | 1.08% |
| Net profit margin | 9.91% | 10.56% | 11.33% | 10.78% | 11.52% | 12.26% | 12.72% | 13.75% | 13.91% | 12.33% | 12.23% | 9.84% | 8.48% | 14.51% | 12.32% | 11.28% | 9.33% | 3.31% | 2.38% | 0.67% |
Darling Ingredients Inc has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the periods indicated. The gross profit margin has varied between 1.26% and 11.01% in the last five quarters, with a downward trend in the latest quarter. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations has been inconsistent.
The operating profit margin has also experienced fluctuations, ranging from 12.31% to 19.06% in the same period. Despite some variability, the operating profit margin has generally shown a more stable performance compared to the gross margin.
The pretax margin has varied between 10.00% and 17.42% in the last five quarters. This ratio reflects Darling Ingredients Inc's efficiency in managing its operating expenses and generating profit before taxes.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability, has fluctuated between 8.48% and 14.51% in the last five quarters. The downward trend in the latest quarter suggests that the company's ability to convert revenue into net income has decreased.
Overall, Darling Ingredients Inc has displayed mixed profitability performance over the recent quarters, with fluctuations in key profitability ratios such as gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin. It is essential for the company to stabilize its profitability ratios to ensure sustained financial health and value creation for its stakeholders.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 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% | 8.90% | 5.18% | 4.21% | 3.50% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 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% | 5.85% | 2.24% | 1.57% | 0.44% |
| Return on total capital | 20.62% | 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% | 18.54% | 11.10% | 9.05% | 7.62% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 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% | 12.18% | 4.79% | 3.37% | 0.97% |
Darling Ingredients Inc's profitability ratios show mixed performance over the provided period. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 3.50% to 14.42%, with a gradual increasing trend over time. Return on assets (ROA) also improved slightly, ranging from 0.44% to 10.61%. Return on total capital exhibited a similar upward trend, varying from 7.62% to 27.02%. Return on equity (ROE) fluctuated between 0.97% and 20.58%.
Overall, Darling Ingredients Inc demonstrated a generally positive trend in profitability ratios, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets and capital. The increasing trend in operating ROA and ROA suggests efficiency in generating profits from operating activities and assets. The upward movement in return on total capital and ROE indicates effective utilization of both equity and debt funding to generate returns for shareholders.