DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DOLE - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock
14.64 USD
-0.23 (-1.55%)
14.64 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DOLE. DOLE was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DOLE was profitable.
- DOLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years DOLE 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years DOLE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.33%, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.08%, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.51%, DOLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.79%. This 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
- DOLE's Profit Margin of 0.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- DOLE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 7.96%, DOLE is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DOLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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
- DOLE has an Altman-Z score of 2.75. 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 (2.75) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- DOLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.43. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DOLE would need 26.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 26.43, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that DOLE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DOLE (0.66) is comparable to the rest of the 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
- DOLE has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that DOLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- DOLE's Current ratio of 1.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, 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
- DOLE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.94%.
- Measured over the past years, DOLE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.30% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DOLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.09% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.00, 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.56, the valuation of DOLE can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DOLE indicates a rather cheap valuation: DOLE is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DOLE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 |
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DOLE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of DOLE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)90.45
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DOLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, DOLE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
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 214.53% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP214.53%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
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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 Change0.92%
Ins Owners12.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)8.97B
Net Income(TTM)14.83M
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.85 (21.93%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
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 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 2.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY8.33%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY2.64%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY11.16%
SpS94.31
BVpS14.5
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)90.45
PEG (5Y)0.69
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.