DOLE PLC (DOLE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DOLE • IE0003LFZ4U7
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This DOLE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DOLE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DOLE had positive earnings in the past year.
- DOLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 has a Return On Assets (1.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DOLE has a Return On Equity (3.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DOLE (4.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DOLE is below the industry average of 7.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.17% | ||
| ROE | 3.76% | ||
| ROIC | 4.74% |
ROA(3y)2.24%
ROA(5y)1.69%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)4.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- DOLE's Profit Margin of 0.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
- DOLE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DOLE (2.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of DOLE (7.79%) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DOLE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.56% | ||
| GM | 7.79% |
OM growth 3Y28.82%
OM growth 5Y8.58%
PM growth 3Y-15.8%
PM growth 5Y-14.27%
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
2. DOLE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DOLE is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DOLE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DOLE has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for DOLE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- DOLE has an Altman-Z score of 2.81. This is not the best score and indicates that DOLE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DOLE has a better Altman-Z score (2.81) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
- DOLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating DOLE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- DOLE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that DOLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of DOLE (1.17) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- DOLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that DOLE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- DOLE has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DOLE outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. DOLE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DOLE have decreased by -5.51% in the last year.
- DOLE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.10% yearly.
- DOLE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.23%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
EPS 3Y7.35%
EPS 5Y-1.1%
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.2%
Revenue growth 5Y16.11%
Sales Q2Q%9.17%
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 12.16% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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. DOLE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.28, 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 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DOLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.89), we can say DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of DOLE.
- DOLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. DOLE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DOLE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- DOLE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
5. DOLE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DOLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.45.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| 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
- DOLE pays out 61.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP61.51%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
DOLE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
14.73
+0.18 (+1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners61.78%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners13.62%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.40B
Revenue(TTM)9.17B
Net Income(TTM)51.32M
Analysts76.36
Price Target18.74 (27.22%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio1.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP61.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-18 2026-03-18 (0.085)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.5%
Max EPS beat(2)8.36%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)8.36%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.93%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)41.44%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)37.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.85%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.51%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.4%
PT rev (1m)5%
PT rev (3m)5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY8.15%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY10.22%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY6.8%
SpS96.39
BVpS14.33
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.17% | ||
| ROE | 3.76% | ||
| ROCE | 7.54% | ||
| ROIC | 4.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.36% | ||
| OM | 2.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.56% | ||
| GM | 7.79% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.24%
ROA(5y)1.69%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)4.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.57%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.05%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.94%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y32.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.8%
OM growth 3Y28.82%
OM growth 5Y8.58%
PM growth 3Y-15.8%
PM growth 5Y-14.27%
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
F-Score5
WACC6.39%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)88.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
EPS 3Y7.35%
EPS 5Y-1.1%
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
EPS Next Y25.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.2%
Revenue growth 5Y16.11%
Sales Q2Q%9.17%
Revenue Next Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 3Y28.56%
EBIT growth 5Y26.08%
EBIT Next Year46.65%
EBIT Next 3Y15.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-112.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-66.6%
OCF growth 3Y-26.39%
OCF growth 5Y-8%
DOLE PLC / DOLE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DOLE PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 4 / 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 25.44% in the next year.