L D C (FRA:LC4) ROCE %: 13.71% (As of Aug. 2025)


FRA:LC4 L D C SA FRA:LC4
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GF Value €81.59
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What is L D C ROCE %?

L D C FRA:LC4 +1.54% 90 ROCE % is 13.71% as of Aug. 2025. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. L D C's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 13.71%.

L D C  (FRA:LC4) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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L D C ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L D C's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

L D C Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.65 11.45 14.57 17.69 13.90

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
ROCE % 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 18.36 16.99 13.74 14.03 13.71
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L D C ROCE % Calculation

L D C's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2025 )  (A: Feb. 2024 )(A: Feb. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2025 )  (A: Feb. 2024 )(A: Feb. 2025 )
=348.977/( ( (3896.452 - 1528.114) + (4248.153 - 1593.591) )/ 2 )
=348.977/( (2368.338+2654.562)/ 2 )
=348.977/2511.45
=13.90 %

L D C's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Aug. 2025 )  (Q: Feb. 2025 )(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Aug. 2025 )  (Q: Feb. 2025 )(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=380.064/( ( (4248.153 - 1593.591) + (4512.057 - 1620.762) )/ 2 )
=380.064/( ( 2654.562 + 2891.295 )/ 2 )
=380.064/2772.9285
=13.71 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Aug. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 13.71% mean?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a ROCE % of 13.71% as of Aug. 2025.
Is L D C's ROCE % too high?
L D C's current ROCE % is 13.71%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. L D C's value of 13.71% is 56.2% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to ADM and BG?
L D C's ROCE % of 13.71% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. L D C's value of 13.71% is 56.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L D C's current ROCE % of 13.71% is 56.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L D C's current ROCE % is 13.71%. 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 ROCE % of 13.71%. 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 ROCE % is 13.71% and 56.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current ROCE % is 13.71% 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:

  • ROCE %: 13.71%
  • GF Value™: €81.59 vs. price of €118.80 (45.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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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