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L D CFRA:LC4 -0.35%92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.83 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,551 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks better than 68.6% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LC4'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.02 Max: 1.53
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of L D C was 1.53. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.02.
FRA:LC4's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.6% of 1551
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs FRA:LC4: 0.95
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
L D C Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
L D C Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:LC4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.83 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on L D C. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.60 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #487 out of 1551 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
L D C's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.83 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. L D C's value of 0.83 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #487 out of 1551 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, L D C has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L D C's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #487 out of 1551 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts L D C in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. L D C's value of 0.83 is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.60 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 2.08, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,551 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.83 is 60.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on L D C. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.83, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.15, compared to a current price of €113.20 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.83, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 60.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. L D C's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.83 as of Feb. 2026. 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 €113.20 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.15.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.83 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: €85.15 vs. price of €113.20 (32.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#487 of 1551)
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 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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