L D C (FRA:LC4) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Aug. 2025) — 129% Above Median


FRA:LC4 L D C SA FRA:LC4
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Price €118.80
GF Value €79.94
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What is L D C Dividend Payout Ratio?

L D C FRA:LC4 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Aug. 2025, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 0.17. 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 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks better than 81.06% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Aug. 2025 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LC4' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of L D C was 0.32. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.17.

FRA:LC4's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.06% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435 vs FRA:LC4: 0.21

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of L D C is 1.30%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of L D C was 2.68%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 1.50%.

L D C's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Aug. 2025 was €1.55.

During the past 12 months, L D C's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of L D C was 31.00% per year. The lowest was -10.10% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

L D C (FRA:LC4) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

L D C Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

L D C Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

L D C Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.19 0.14 0.32 0.26

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
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.61 0.00 0.52 0.00 0.39

FRA:LC4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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L D C Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2025 )
=1.8/ 6.836
=0.26

L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=1.55/ 3.933
=0.39

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Aug. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #189 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is L D C's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
L D C's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. L D C's value of 0.39 is 10.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #189 out of 998 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #189 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places L D C in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. L D C's value of 0.39 is 10.3% below this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 10.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 10.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (129% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: €79.94 vs. price of €118.80 (48.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#189 of 998)

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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