DAR
Darling Ingredients Inc. Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods Investor Relations →
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) closed at $55.14 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.7% above its 200-week moving average of $48.48. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 12.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 89, DAR is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.15 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1597 weeks of data, DAR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 42 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DAR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.3%.
With a market cap of $8.7 billion, DAR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 1.5%. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
Over the past 30.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DAR would have grown to $566, compared to $1963 for the S&P 500. DAR has returned 5.8% annualized vs 10.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 17.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DAR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DAR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying DAR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +23.9% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +22.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +32.9% vs +38.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DAR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DAR has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +27.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 | 3 | 4.4% | +12.5% | +651.9% |
| May 1997 | Jun 1997 | 2 | 4.6% | +10.2% | +647.7% |
| Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 | 1 | 1.5% | -76.2% | +600.2% |
| May 1998 | Nov 2002 | 237 | 91.6% | -78.6% | +600.2% |
| Oct 2008 | May 2009 | 31 | 57.6% | +12.8% | +795.1% |
| Jun 2009 | Sep 2009 | 12 | 15.6% | +10.5% | +663.7% |
| Sep 2009 | Dec 2009 | 13 | 10.8% | +16.4% | +647.2% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 4.5% | +72.3% | +598.0% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 20 | 14.4% | +122.8% | +579.9% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 3 | 2.8% | -32.4% | +225.5% |
| Jan 2015 | May 2017 | 123 | 51.7% | -47.1% | +214.9% |
| Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 | 3 | 0.5% | +24.0% | +250.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 17.2% | +373.8% | +263.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Feb 2026 | 126 | 49.1% | -38.5% | -3.7% |
| Average | 42 | — | +27.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is currently 13.7% above its 200-week moving average of $48.48. It would need to fall to $48.48 to cross below the line.
What is DAR's 200-week moving average price?
Darling Ingredients Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $48.48 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DAR drops below its 200-week moving average?
DAR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 42 weeks on average.
Is DAR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DAR as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 89 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.5%. Return on equity is 1.5%. Price-to-book is 1.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DAR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.7 years, $100 invested in DAR would have grown to $566, compared to $1963 for the S&P 500. That's 5.8% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. DAR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20