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.
- In the past year DOLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years DOLE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- DOLE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DOLE's Return On Assets of 0.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 44.32% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of DOLE (1.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.51%, DOLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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 below the industry average of 7.13%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.79%) for DOLE is below the current ROIC(5.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (0.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of DOLE (2.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- DOLE has a worse Gross Margin (7.96%) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
- 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. 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.
- There is no outstanding debt for DOLE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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.
- The Altman-Z score of DOLE (2.75) is better than 65.91% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DOLE is 26.43, which is on the high side as it means it would take DOLE, 26.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DOLE has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DOLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating 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/WACC0.85
WACC6.49%
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 has a worse Current ratio (1.21) than 64.77% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, DOLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
EPS 3Y7.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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 3.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
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.
4. DOLE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.96, the valuation of DOLE can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DOLE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of DOLE can be described as very reasonable.
- 89.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DOLE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 |
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 88.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DOLE.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DOLE's 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)0.47
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 2.26%.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.31.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DOLE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
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
- 214.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DOLE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP214.53%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
DOLE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
14.35
-0.05 (-0.35%)
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 ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)14.83M
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.85 (24.39%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio1.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP214.53%
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)-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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.78 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY8.36%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY10.49%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY11.39%
SpS94.31
BVpS14.5
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.79
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
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)-5.51%
EPS 3Y7.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
EPS Next Y25.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.17%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y37.38%
EBIT Next Year51.09%
EBIT Next 3Y17.78%
EBIT Next 5Y13.64%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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 7 / 10 to DOLE PLC (DOLE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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DOLE PLC (DOLE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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.