L D CFRA:LC4 90 Gross Margin % is 51.37% as of Aug. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 48.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC4 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks better than 85.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. L D C's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €1,772 Mil. L D C's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €3,450 Mil. Therefore, L D C's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 51.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for L D C's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LC4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.45 Med: 48.83 Max: 50.86
Current: 50.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of L D C was 50.86%. The lowest was 47.45%. And the median was 48.83%.
FRA:LC4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.17% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:LC4: 50.86
L D C had a gross margin of 51.37% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for L D C was 0.60% per year.
L D C (FRA:LC4) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
L D C had a gross margin of 51.37% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
L D C Gross Margin % Related Terms
L D C Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Gross Margin % of 51.37% as of Aug. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.83. Over the past decade, L D C's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.45 to 50.86. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #282 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is L D C's Gross Margin % too high?
L D C's current Gross Margin % of 51.37% is near median its 10-year median of 48.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.45 to a high of 50.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. L D C's value of 51.37% is 94.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #282 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #282 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places L D C in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. L D C's value of 51.37% is 94.8% above this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.45 to 50.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.83 vs. the industry median of 26.37, 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current Gross Margin % of 51.37% is 94.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current Gross Margin % is 51.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.83. 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 Gross Margin % of 51.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.94, compared to a current price of €118.80 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.83 and 94.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Gross Margin % is 51.37% 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 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.94.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:
Gross Margin %: 51.37% (near median its 10-year median of 48.83)
GF Value™: €79.94 vs. price of €118.80 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#282 of 1902)
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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