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.
- In the past year DOLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- DOLE has a Return On Assets (1.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DOLE has a Return On Equity (3.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DOLE has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DOLE outperforms 59.30% of its industry peers.
- DOLE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.99%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.80%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.56%, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DOLE has a Operating Margin (2.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DOLE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of DOLE (7.79%) is worse than 68.60% of its industry peers.
- DOLE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DOLE 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for DOLE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- DOLE has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of DOLE (2.83) is better than 66.28% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DOLE (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that DOLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.17, DOLE is not doing good in the industry: 68.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that DOLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.10% on average over the past years.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DOLE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.07 indicates a correct valuation of DOLE.
- 74.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DOLE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DOLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.42, the valuation of DOLE can be described as very reasonable.
- DOLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 |
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 83.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as DOLE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.51
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 2.18%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.22.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, DOLE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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
15.69
+0.12 (+0.77%)
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 Owners61.82%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)9.17B
Net Income(TTM)51.32M
Analysts74.55
Price Target17.29 (10.2%)
Short Float %2.33%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP61.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 2.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY7.65%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY6.38%
SpS96.39
BVpS14.33
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)0.51
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 | 2.83 |
F-Score5
WACC6.43%
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 Year3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.85%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for DOLE PLC?
DOLE PLC (DOLE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of DOLE PLC (DOLE) stock?
The financial health rating of DOLE PLC (DOLE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DOLE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOLE PLC (DOLE) is expected to grow by 25.44% in the next year.