L D C (FRA:LC4) FCF Margin %: 1.34% (As of Aug. 2025) — Near Median


FRA:LC4 L D C SA FRA:LC4
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What is L D C FCF Margin %?

L D C FRA:LC4 +1.54% 90 FCF Margin % is 1.34% as of Aug. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.32. 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 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks worse than 50.79% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. L D C's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was €46 Mil. L D C's Revenue for the six months ended in Aug. 2025 was €3,450 Mil. Therefore, L D C's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 1.34%.

As of today, L D C's current FCF Yield % is 3.09%.

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

FRA:LC4' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 1.32   Max: 4.25
Current: 1.92


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of L D C was 4.25%. The lowest was 0.11%. And the median was 1.32%.

FRA:LC4's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
50.79% of 1957 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs FRA:LC4: 1.92


L D C FCF Margin % Related Terms


L D C FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L D C's FCF 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.

L D C FCF Margin % Chart

L D C Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.55 1.50 4.25 3.18 1.79

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
FCF Margin % 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 6.53 0.00 0.96 2.52 1.34

FRA:LC4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where L D C's FCF Margin % falls into.


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L D C FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Feb. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2025 )
=112.914/6323.458
=1.79 %

L D C's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=46.163/3449.98
=1.34 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 1.34% mean?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a FCF Margin % of 1.34% as of Aug. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, L D C's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.11 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #994 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is L D C's FCF Margin % too high?
L D C's current FCF Margin % of 1.34% is near median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 4.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. L D C's value of 1.34% is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #994 out of 1957 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 FCF Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #994 out of 1957 companies for FCF Margin %. This places L D C in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. L D C's value of 1.34% is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.11 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current FCF Margin % of 1.34% is 38% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current FCF Margin % is 1.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.32. 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 FCF Margin % of 1.34%. 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 FCF Margin % is 1.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 38% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current FCF Margin % is 1.34% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: 1.34% (near median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €81.59 vs. price of €118.80 (45.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#994 of 1957)

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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