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
- In the past year DOLE was profitable.
- DOLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DOLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- DOLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.17%, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE's Return On Equity of 3.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.74%, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DOLE is in line with the industry average of 6.76%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (0.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DOLE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DOLE has a Operating Margin of 2.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DOLE outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- DOLE's Gross Margin of 7.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE is outperformed by 68.97% 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
- 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.
- DOLE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- DOLE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- DOLE has a Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is in the better half of the industry: DOLE outperforms 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 47.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- DOLE has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that DOLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.17, DOLE is doing worse than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that DOLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% 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
- DOLE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.51%.
- Measured over the past years, DOLE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.10% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.23% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, DOLE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.11% on average per year.
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 9.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.22%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
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
- DOLE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.83.
- 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DOLE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- DOLE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.76, the valuation of DOLE can be described as reasonable.
- 83.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DOLE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- DOLE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DOLE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, 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 1.82.
| 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
- 61.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DOLE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP61.51%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
DOLE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
15.39
-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 Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)9.17B
Net Income(TTM)51.32M
Analysts74.55
Price Target17.29 (12.35%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.02
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)-3.14%
PT rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.61%
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 | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY7.8%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY9.3%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY6.51%
SpS96.39
BVpS14.33
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)0.67
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
WACC6.42%
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 Y19.22%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
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 Year46.13%
EBIT Next 3Y14.98%
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 19.22% in the next year.