L D CFRA:LC4 +3.19%90 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.12% as of Aug. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 15.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC4 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.66. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L D C ranks better than 68.75% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. L D C's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was €274 Mil. L D C's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was €1,812 Mil. Therefore, L D C's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 15.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LC4'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.06 Med: 15.01 Max: 18.12
Current: 14.18
During the past 13 years, L D C's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.12%. The lowest was 12.06%. And the median was 15.01%.
FRA:LC4's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 68.75% of 1872
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.715
vs FRA:LC4: 14.18
L D C (FRA:LC4) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
L D C Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
L D C Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Aug. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.12% mean?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.12% as of Aug. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.01. Over the past decade, L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.06 to 18.12. According to the industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #585 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is L D C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
L D C's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.12% is near median its 10-year median of 15.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.06 to a high of 18.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. L D C's value of 15.12% is 96% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L D C ranks #585 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L D C ranks #585 out of 1872 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts L D C in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. L D C's value of 15.12% is 96% above this benchmark. Historically, L D C's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.06 to 18.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.01 vs. the industry median of 7.72, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.72, based on 1,872 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.12% is 96% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.01. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.12%. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.66, compared to a current price of €123.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.01 and 96% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.12% 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 €123.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC4:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.12% (near median its 10-year median of 15.01)
GF Value™: €80.66 vs. price of €123.00 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#585 of 1872)
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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