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DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DOLE - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock

15.27 USD
-0.23 (-1.48%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
15.27 USD
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DOLE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DOLE against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. DOLE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DOLE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
DOLE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDOLE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.33%, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.32% 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 44.32% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.51%, DOLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DOLE is significantly below the industry average of 28.52%.
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 RankSector 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
DOLE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDOLE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.17%, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
DOLE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DOLE has a Operating Margin (2.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 7.96%, DOLE is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DOLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
DOLE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDOLE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8

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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.
DOLE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DOLE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DOLE Yearly Shares OutstandingDOLE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
DOLE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDOLE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

DOLE has an Altman-Z score of 2.76. 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 (2.76) than 62.50% 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 53.41% of the companies in the same industry.
DOLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating 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 42.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 26.43
Altman-Z 2.76
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC6.44%
DOLE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDOLE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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.
The Current ratio of DOLE (1.21) is worse than 69.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that DOLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DOLE has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DOLE outperforms 48.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.9
DOLE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDOLE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DOLE have decreased by -3.94% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
DOLE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.09%.
DOLE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.26% yearly.
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

DOLE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.17% yearly.
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

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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.
DOLE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDOLE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
DOLE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDOLE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.52, which indicates a correct valuation of DOLE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. DOLE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
DOLE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.97.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DOLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.52
Fwd PE 9.97
DOLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDOLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DOLE indicates a rather cheap valuation: DOLE is cheaper than 82.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DOLE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.54
EV/EBITDA 6.22
DOLE Per share dataDOLE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DOLE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)94.34
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DOLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, DOLE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, DOLE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.16%

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
DOLE Yearly Dividends per shareDOLE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

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%
DOLE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDOLE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
DOLE Dividend Payout.DOLE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DOLE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DOLE PLC

NYSE:DOLE (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.27 0 (0%)

15.27

-0.23 (-1.48%)

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 Owners61.59%
Inst Owner Change20.27%
Ins Owners12.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.45B
Revenue(TTM)8.97B
Net Income(TTM)14.83M
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.85 (16.9%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.16%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP214.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-09 2025-12-09 (0.085)
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)-3.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.52
Fwd PE 9.97
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 39.54
P/OCF 9.34
P/B 1.05
P/tB 2.41
EV/EBITDA 6.22
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY7.99%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY10.03%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY2.53%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY10.7%
SpS94.31
BVpS14.5
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)94.34
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number19.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.76
F-Score4
WACC6.44%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for DOLE PLC?

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.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DOLE PLC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOLE PLC (DOLE) is expected to grow by 0.13% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DOLE PLC sustainable?

The dividend rating of DOLE PLC (DOLE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 214.53%.