L D C (FRA:LC4) Days Inventory: 66.05 (As of Aug. 2025) — 19% Above Median


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What is L D C Days Inventory?

L D C FRA:LC4 -0.66% 90 Days Inventory is 66.05 as of Aug. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 55.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC4 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.65. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks better than 62.29% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). L D C's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was €607 Mil. L D C's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was €1,678 Mil. Hence, L D C's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was 66.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for L D C's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LC4' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.28   Med: 55.64   Max: 66.56
Current: 65.48

During the past 13 years, L D C's highest Days Inventory was 66.56. The lowest was 43.28. And the median was 55.64.

FRA:LC4's Days Inventory is ranked better than
62.29% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655 vs FRA:LC4: 65.48

L D C's Days Inventory declined from Aug. 2024 (71.35) to Aug. 2025 (66.05).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. L D C's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was 2.76.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. L D C's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was 0.18.


L D C  (FRA:LC4) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

L D C's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

L D C's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


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L D C Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L D C's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

L D C Days Inventory Chart

L D C Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 61.47 55.16 56.12 63.29 66.56

L D C Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.69 65.16 71.35 63.87 66.05

FRA:LC4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


L D C Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Days Inventory falls into.


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L D C Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

L D C's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (554.74 + 579.745) / 2 ) / 3110.78*365
=567.2425 / 3110.78*365
=66.56

L D C's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (579.745 + 634.671) / 2 ) / 1677.724*365 / 2
=607.208 / 1677.724*365 / 2
=66.05

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 66.05 mean?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Days Inventory of 66.05 as of Aug. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 55.64. Over the past decade, L D C's Days Inventory has ranged from 43.28 to 66.56. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #703 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is L D C's Days Inventory too high?
L D C's current Days Inventory of 66.05 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 55.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.28 to a high of 66.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. L D C's value of 66.05 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #703 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, L D C has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L D C's Days Inventory compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #703 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This puts L D C in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. L D C's value of 66.05 is 20.1% below this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.28 to 66.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.64 vs. the industry median of 82.66, L D C has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current Days Inventory of 66.05 is 20.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current Days Inventory is 66.05, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 55.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L D C stock overvalued right now?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a current Days Inventory of 66.05. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.65, compared to a current price of €120.00 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 66.05, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 55.64 and 20.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. L D C's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Days Inventory is 66.05 as of Aug. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is L D C (FRA:LC4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L D C stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €120.00 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of €81.65.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:

  • Days Inventory: 66.05 (19% above median its 10-year median of 55.64)
  • GF Value™: €81.65 vs. price of €120.00 (47% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#703 of 1864)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LC4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


L D C Business Description

Address ZI Saint-Laurent, Sable-sur-Sarthe, Paris, FRA, 72302
L D C SA is a food processing company that provides poultry products, as well as a range of delicatessen food. It operates its business in four segments Upstream division, Poultry division, The Delicatessen division, and International division. The upstream division is responsible for branch management. Poultry division is engaged in the poultry, pig and cattle farming, as well as egg production and others. The Delicatessen division offers ready-to-eat meals and snacks like pizzas, sandwiches, tarts and desserts. The International division focuses on international development with countries specific strategies.
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