L D CFRA:LC4 +1.54%90 Operating Margin % is 5.19% as of Aug. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.71. 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 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks worse than 51.61% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. L D C's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €179 Mil. L D C's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €3,450 Mil. Therefore, L D C's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 5.19%.
Good Sign:
L D C SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for L D C's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LC4'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.14 Med: 4.71 Max: 5.95
Current: 4.91
FRA:LC4's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 51.61% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs FRA:LC4: 4.91
L D C's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
L D C's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Aug. 2025 was €179 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025 was €333 Mil.
L D C (FRA:LC4) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
L D C Operating Margin % Related Terms
L D C Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
L D C's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 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.
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Operating Margin % of 5.19% as of Aug. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.71. Over the past decade, L D C's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.14 to 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #1007 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is L D C's Operating Margin % too high?
L D C's current Operating Margin % of 5.19% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 5.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. L D C's value of 5.19% is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #1007 out of 1951 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 Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #1007 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places L D C in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. L D C's value of 5.19% is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.14 to 5.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.71 vs. the industry median of 5.26, 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 Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current Operating Margin % of 5.19% is 1.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current Operating Margin % is 5.19%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.71. 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 Operating Margin % of 5.19%. 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 Operating Margin % is 5.19%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.71 and 1.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Operating Margin % is 5.19% 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:
Operating Margin %: 5.19% (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.71)
GF Value™: €81.59 vs. price of €118.80 (45.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1007 of 1951)
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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