L.D.C. S.A.

ENXTPA:LOUP Stock Report

Market Cap: €2.4b

L.D.C Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

L.D.C has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 18.3%, while the Food industry saw earnings growing at 5.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9% per year. L.D.C's return on equity is 12.7%, and it has net margins of 4.5%.

Key information

18.3%

Earnings growth rate

17.8%

EPS growth rate

Food Industry Growth3.4%
Revenue growth rate9.0%
Return on equity12.7%
Net Margin4.5%
Last Earnings Update31 Aug 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

We Think L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 06
We Think L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Now The Time To Put L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 18
Is Now The Time To Put L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) On Your Watchlist?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At L.D.C (EPA:LOUP)

Aug 07
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At L.D.C (EPA:LOUP)

Does L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 20
Does L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Investors Will Want L.D.C's (EPA:LOUP) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Feb 07
Investors Will Want L.D.C's (EPA:LOUP) Growth In ROCE To Persist

L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Jan 06
L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

These 4 Measures Indicate That L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Is Using Debt Safely

Dec 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Is Using Debt Safely

Slowing Rates Of Return At L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Sep 15
Slowing Rates Of Return At L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Should You Be Adding L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) To Your Watchlist Today?

Aug 18
Should You Be Adding L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) To Your Watchlist Today?

L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

May 10
L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

With EPS Growth And More, L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Makes An Interesting Case

Apr 22
With EPS Growth And More, L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Makes An Interesting Case

Does L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 06
Does L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is Now The Time To Put L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) On Your Watchlist?

Dec 12
Is Now The Time To Put L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) On Your Watchlist?

Does L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 13
Does L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The Returns On Capital At L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Don't Inspire Confidence

May 27
The Returns On Capital At L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Don't Inspire Confidence

Some Investors May Be Worried About L.D.C's (EPA:LOUP) Returns On Capital

Feb 07
Some Investors May Be Worried About L.D.C's (EPA:LOUP) Returns On Capital

Is L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 03
Is L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Using Too Much Debt?

These 4 Measures Indicate That L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 16
These 4 Measures Indicate That L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Be Wary Of L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) And Its Returns On Capital

May 28
Be Wary Of L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) And Its Returns On Capital

Could L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP) Have The Makings Of Another Dividend Aristocrat?

Apr 19
Could L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP) Have The Makings Of Another Dividend Aristocrat?

L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Mar 26
L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP)?

Mar 09
Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP)?

Has L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Got What It Takes To Become A Multi-Bagger?

Feb 18
Has L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Got What It Takes To Become A Multi-Bagger?

If You Had Bought L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Shares Five Years Ago You'd Have Earned 18% Returns

Feb 05
If You Had Bought L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Shares Five Years Ago You'd Have Earned 18% Returns

Is L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP) A Good Fit For Your Dividend Portfolio?

Jan 17
Is L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP) A Good Fit For Your Dividend Portfolio?

A Look At L.D.C's (EPA:LOUP) CEO Remuneration

Jan 03
A Look At L.D.C's (EPA:LOUP) CEO Remuneration

These 4 Measures Indicate That L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Dec 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That L.D.C (EPA:LOUP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is There An Opportunity With L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) 27% Undervaluation?

Dec 08
Is There An Opportunity With L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) 27% Undervaluation?

Is Weakness In L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP) Stock A Sign That The Market Could be Wrong Given Its Strong Financial Prospects?

Nov 24
Is Weakness In L.D.C. S.A. (EPA:LOUP) Stock A Sign That The Market Could be Wrong Given Its Strong Financial Prospects?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How L.D.C makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

ENXTPA:LOUP Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Aug 246,1612751,3270
31 May 246,1802901,3030
29 Feb 246,1983041,2800
30 Nov 236,1662941,2340
31 Aug 236,1332841,1880
31 May 235,9902541,1560
28 Feb 235,8462251,1240
30 Nov 225,6272021,1060
31 Aug 225,4081791,0880
31 May 225,2391721,0700
28 Feb 225,0691651,0530
30 Nov 214,8861601,0380
31 Aug 214,7021541,0230
31 May 214,5651471,0090
28 Feb 214,4281419950
30 Nov 204,4321439910
31 Aug 204,4361459880
31 May 204,4271449770
29 Feb 204,4191449660
30 Nov 194,3531459510
31 Aug 194,2861469350
31 May 194,2051479180
28 Feb 194,1241499000
30 Nov 184,0211458830
31 Aug 183,9191418660
31 May 183,8731418520
28 Feb 183,8271418370
30 Nov 173,7621388190
31 Aug 173,6961358010
31 May 173,6381337900
28 Feb 173,5801307790
30 Nov 163,5561257730
31 Aug 163,5321207670
31 May 163,5051177600
29 Feb 163,4791147530
30 Nov 153,3671107320
31 Aug 153,2561077120
31 May 153,1421026910
28 Feb 153,028966700
30 Nov 143,023966640
31 Aug 143,018966580
31 May 143,022876520
28 Feb 143,026786470

Quality Earnings: LOUP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: LOUP's current net profit margins (4.5%) are lower than last year (4.6%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: LOUP's earnings have grown by 18.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: LOUP's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: LOUP had negative earnings growth (-3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Food industry average (35.3%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: LOUP's Return on Equity (12.7%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/18 02:51
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/18 00:00
Earnings2024/08/31
Annual Earnings2024/02/29

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

L.D.C. S.A. is covered by 11 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Pierre BernardinBNP Paribas Exane
Virginie RoyèreCIC Market Solutions (ESN)
Gabriel SantierGilbert Dupont