DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DOLE - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock
14.845 USD
+0.21 (+1.4%)
Overall DOLE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DOLE against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While DOLE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DOLE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DOLE was profitable.
- In the past year DOLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- DOLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DOLE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DOLE's Return On Assets of 0.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
- DOLE has a Return On Equity (1.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DOLE has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.51%) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DOLE is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.51%) for DOLE is above the 3 year average (4.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.33% | ||
| ROE | 1.08% | ||
| ROIC | 5.51% |
ROA(3y)2.48%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)9.03%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)4.79%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.17%, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DOLE's Operating Margin of 2.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- DOLE's Gross Margin of 7.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
- DOLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.17% | ||
| GM | 7.96% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y19.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y16.12%
GM growth 5Y3.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- DOLE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DOLE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DOLE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DOLE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that DOLE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DOLE has a better Altman-Z score (2.75) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DOLE is 26.43, which is on the high side as it means it would take DOLE, 26.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DOLE has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that DOLE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.66, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC6.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that DOLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.21, DOLE is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that DOLE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DOLE have decreased by -3.94% in the last year.
- DOLE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.30% yearly.
- DOLE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.09%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.26% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y17.3%
EPS Q2Q%-15.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.09%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y15.26%
Sales Q2Q%10.5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DOLE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.17% on average per year.
- DOLE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.17, the valuation of DOLE can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DOLE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DOLE is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. DOLE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of DOLE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DOLE is valued cheaper than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- DOLE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)91.71
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, DOLE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, DOLE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, DOLE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
5.2 History
- DOLE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- DOLE has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 214.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DOLE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP214.53%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
NYSE:DOLE (1/15/2026, 12:59:36 PM)
14.845
+0.21 (+1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Inst Owners61.63%
Inst Owner Change0.62%
Ins Owners12.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)8.97B
Net Income(TTM)14.83M
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.85 (20.24%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP214.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.5%
Max EPS beat(2)5.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)23.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)109.15%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)30.53%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)46.42%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)39.26%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.03%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY8.22%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY10.32%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY2.6%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY11.01%
SpS94.31
BVpS14.5
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)91.71
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number19.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.33% | ||
| ROE | 1.08% | ||
| ROCE | 7.52% | ||
| ROIC | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.68% | ||
| OM | 2.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.17% | ||
| GM | 7.96% | ||
| FCFM | 0.41% |
ROA(3y)2.48%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)9.03%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)4.79%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.33%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.77%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.52%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.31%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y13.52%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y19.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y16.12%
GM growth 5Y3.13%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 247.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
F-Score4
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)77.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.91%
Profit Quality(3y)161.36%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y17.3%
EPS Q2Q%-15.79%
EPS Next Y0.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.09%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y15.26%
Sales Q2Q%10.5%
Revenue Next Year8.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y37.38%
EBIT Next Year51.09%
EBIT Next 3Y18.4%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-79.11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y33.3%
OCF growth 1Y-39.88%
OCF growth 3Y159.12%
OCF growth 5Y30.56%
DOLE PLC / DOLE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DOLE PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DOLE.
What is the valuation status of DOLE PLC (DOLE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DOLE PLC (DOLE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is DOLE PLC (DOLE) stock?
DOLE PLC (DOLE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DOLE stock?
The financial health rating of DOLE PLC (DOLE) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DOLE PLC (DOLE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOLE PLC (DOLE) is expected to grow by 0.13% in the next year.