DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DOLE - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock
14.92 USD
+0.02 (+0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DOLE. DOLE was compared to 86 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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
DOLE's Return On Assets of 0.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
DOLE has a Return On Equity (1.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.51%, DOLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DOLE is significantly below the industry average of 28.77%.
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.
DOLE has a Operating Margin (2.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DOLE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DOLE has a Gross Margin of 7.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DOLE underperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
DOLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, DOLE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DOLE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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's Altman-Z score of 2.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 63.95% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DOLE (26.43) is comparable to the rest of the 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 41.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
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 has a Current ratio of 1.21. This is in the lower half of the industry: DOLE underperforms 68.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that DOLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DOLE (0.90) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DOLE have decreased by -3.94% in the last year.
DOLE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.30% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DOLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.09% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DOLE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.26% on average per year.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.23, which indicates a correct valuation of DOLE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued a bit cheaper than 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. DOLE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.74, the valuation of DOLE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued cheaper than 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DOLE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DOLE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
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)92.17
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DOLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.10, DOLE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
DOLE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
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%
NYSE:DOLE (12/8/2025, 2:58:43 PM)
14.92
+0.02 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.59%
Inst Owner Change20.27%
Ins Owners12.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)8.97B
Net Income(TTM)14.83M
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.85 (19.64%)
Short Float %2.24%
Short Ratio1.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP214.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)-1.13%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY8.18%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY10.27%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY10.95%
SpS94.31
BVpS14.5
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)92.17
PEG (5Y)0.71
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 | 2.76 |
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.
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%.