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Net Income is the net profit that a company earns after deducting all costs and losses including cost of goods, SGA, DDA, interest expenses, non-recurring items and tax. L D C's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €185 Mil. Its Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €321 Mil.
Net Income is the most widely cited number in reporting a company's profitability. It is linked to the most popular earnings-per-share (EPS) number through:
* 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.
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
EPS is most useful for companies that have:
A predictable business
Consistent accounting methods
And few restructurings
The dividend paid to preferred stocks needs to be subtracted from the total net income in the calculation of EPS because common stock holders are not entitled to that part of the net income.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred Net Income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
L D C Net Income Related Terms
L D C Net Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's Net Income 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.
Net Income is the net profit that a company earns after deducting all costs and losses including cost of goods, SGA, DDA, interest expenses, non-recurring items and tax.
Net Income 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 €321 Mil.
* 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 Net Income of €321 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Net Income is the total earnings after all operating expenses, interest and taxes. View historical data on L D C and its competitors.
Is L D C's Net Income too high?
L D C's current Net Income is €321 Mil. 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 Net Income compare to ADM and BG?
L D C's Net Income of €321 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 Net Income for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Net Income depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Net Income 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 Net Income mean?
A high Net Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Income is the total earnings after all operating expenses, interest and taxes. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. L D C's current Net Income is €321 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 Net Income of €321 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.15, compared to a current price of €113.80 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Income is €321 Mil. 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 Net Income calculated?
Net Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Net Income is €321 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 €113.80 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.15.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:
Net Income: €321 Mil
GF Value™: €85.15 vs. price of €113.80 (33.6% 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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