L D CFRA:LC4 +1.54%90 EBITDA Margin % is 9.21% as of Aug. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 8.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC4 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.59. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks worse than 50.59% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. L D C's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €318 Mil. L D C's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €3,450 Mil. Therefore, L D C's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 9.21%.
L D C (FRA:LC4) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
L D C EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
L D C EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's EBITDA Margin % 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: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L D C's EBITDA Margin % 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.
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a EBITDA Margin % of 9.21% as of Aug. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 8.21. Over the past decade, L D C's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.24 to 9.88. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #988 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is L D C's EBITDA Margin % too high?
L D C's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.21% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.24 to a high of 9.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. L D C's value of 9.21% is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #988 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #988 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places L D C in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. L D C's value of 9.21% is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.24 to 9.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 8.99, L D C has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.99, based on 1,953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.21% is 2.4% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current EBITDA Margin % is 9.21%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 8.21. 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 EBITDA Margin % of 9.21%. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.59, compared to a current price of €118.80 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 9.21%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 2.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.99. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current EBITDA Margin % is 9.21% 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 €118.80 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €81.59.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:
EBITDA Margin %: 9.21% (12% above median its 10-year median of 8.21)
GF Value™: €81.59 vs. price of €118.80 (45.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#988 of 1953)
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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