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L D C's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,982 Mil. L D C's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €3,754 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. L D C's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,982 Mil. L D C's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €3,833 Mil. Therefore, L D C's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 51.70%.
L D C had a gross margin of 51.70% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of L D C was 51.54%. The lowest was 47.78%. And the median was 48.98%.
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 51.70% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
L D C Gross Profit Related Terms
L D C Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's Gross Profit 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,754 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
L D C's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
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 Profit of €3,754 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on L D C and its competitors.
Is L D C's Gross Profit too high?
L D C's current Gross Profit is €3,754 Mil. Overall, L D C has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L D C's Gross Profit compare to ADM and BG?
L D C's Gross Profit of €3,754 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. L D C's current Gross Profit is €3,754 Mil. 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 Profit of €3,754 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €86.47, compared to a current price of €108.40 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €3,754 Mil. L D C's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Gross Profit is €3,754 Mil 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 €108.40 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €86.47.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:
Gross Profit: €3,754 Mil
GF Value™: €86.47 vs. price of €108.40 (25.4% above fair value)
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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