L D C (FRA:LC4) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 35 Mil (As of Aug. 2025)


FRA:LC4 L D C SA FRA:LC4
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Price €118.80
GF Value €81.59
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What is L D C Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

L D C FRA:LC4 +1.54% 90 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 35 Mil 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.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. L D C's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was 35 Mil.

L D C  (FRA:LC4) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

L D C Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

L D C Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L D C's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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L D C Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

L D C Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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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
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L D C Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 35 Mil mean?
L D C (FRA:LC4) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 35 Mil as of Aug. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on L D C and its competitors.
Is L D C's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
L D C's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 35 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ADM and BG?
L D C's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 35 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on L D C and its competitors. L D C's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 35 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 35 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 35 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L D C (FRA:LC4), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 35 Mil 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:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 35 Mil
  • GF Value™: €81.59 vs. price of €118.80 (45.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

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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