L.D.C. S.A.
L.D.C. S.A. produces and sells poultry and processed products in France and internationally. The company also offers ready-cooked dishes, pizzas, crepes, pancakes and biscuits, and sandwiches, as well as fresh and frozen products; and produces and sells salads and beverages. It offers its products under the Le Gaulois, Maître CoQ, Loué, Marie, Poule & Toque, Nature & Respect, Drosed, Goldenfood, … Read more
L.D.C. S.A. (LC4) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of August 2025: €2.39 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, L.D.C. S.A. (LC4) has net assets worth €2.39 Billion EUR as of August 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€4.51 Billion) and total liabilities (€2.12 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €2.39 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 53.0% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.35% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 2.0 |
L.D.C. S.A. - Net Assets Trend (2022–2025)
This chart illustrates how L.D.C. S.A.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for L.D.C. S.A. (2022–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of L.D.C. S.A. from 2022 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | €2.30 Billion | +8.14% |
| 2024-02-29 | €2.13 Billion | +12.99% |
| 2023-02-28 | €1.88 Billion | +9.98% |
| 2022-02-28 | €1.71 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to L.D.C. S.A.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 47.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €243.63 Million | 10.64% |
| Other Components | €2.05 Billion | 89.36% |
| Total Equity | €2.29 Billion | 100.00% |
L.D.C. S.A. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of L.D.C. S.A. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bains Mer Monaco
PA:BAIN
|
$597.40 Million |
|
NIKKON Holdings Co.,Ltd.
PINK:NIPKF
|
$597.46 Million |
|
NEO PERFORM.MAT.
F:N14
|
$597.80 Million |
|
American Axle & Manufacturing
NYSE:AXL
|
$598.01 Million |
|
Shandong Hi-Speed Road&Bridge
SHE:000498
|
$597.20 Million |
|
Pozavarovalnica Sava, d.d.
F:I69
|
$597.14 Million |
|
Serve Robotics Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:SERV
|
$596.70 Million |
|
New Wave Group AB ser. B
LSE:0KIZ
|
$596.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in L.D.C. S.A.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,117,620,000 to 2,290,237,000, a change of 172,617,000 (8.2%).
- Net income of 243,635,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other factors decreased equity by 71,018,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €243.63 Million | +10.64% |
| Other Changes | €-71.02 Million | -3.1% |
| Total Change | €- | 8.15% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares L.D.C. S.A.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.48x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.01x to 1.48x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-28 | €48.75 | €98.20 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | €53.69 | €98.20 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | €61.17 | €98.20 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | €66.15 | €98.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently L.D.C. S.A. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.64%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.85%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.49x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.85x
- Recent ROE (10.64%) is below the historical average (11.66%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.67% | 3.26% | 1.56x | 1.91x | €-5.66 Million |
| 2023 | 11.96% | 3.84% | 1.57x | 1.98x | €36.89 Million |
| 2024 | 14.38% | 4.91% | 1.59x | 1.84x | €92.67 Million |
| 2025 | 10.64% | 3.85% | 1.49x | 1.85x | €14.61 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares L.D.C. S.A.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Farm Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Farm Products
- Average net assets among peers: $3,551,619,056,885
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -12.62%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.D.C. S.A. (LC4) | €2.39 Billion | 9.67% | 0.89x | $597.38 Million |
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| PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk (0CP1) | $27.03 Trillion | 8.58% | 0.52x | $1.29 Billion |
| Bumitama Agri Ltd (2BU) | $8.47 Trillion | 14.09% | 0.80x | $282.39 Million |
| Green Rise Foods Inc. (6VN) | $3.46 Million | -51.17% | 15.15x | $5.85 Million |
| China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited (7OM) | $2.88 Billion | -77.29% | 1.63x | $146.24 Million |
| Måsøval AS (9QP) | $1.79 Billion | -7.59% | 1.88x | $65.29 Million |
| CHA0 (CHA0) | $228.23 Million | -11.57% | 0.15x | $3.54 Million |
| Elders Limited (FTZ) | $1.09 Billion | 4.63% | 1.34x | $869.15 Million |
| Tonkens Agrar AG (GTK) | $5.44 Million | 0.00% | 2.96x | $2.10 Million |
| GDH Guangnan (Holdings) Limited (GUJB) | $2.60 Billion | 4.54% | 0.14x | $30.79 Million |