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DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DOLE - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock

14.73 USD
+0.1 (+0.68%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 8:10:24 PM
13.69 USD
-1.04 (-7.06%)
Pre-Market: 9/4/2025, 6:34:09 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DOLE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DOLE against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. DOLE has an average financial health and profitability rating. DOLE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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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.
Each year in the past 5 years DOLE had a positive operating cash flow.
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

DOLE has a Return On Assets of 0.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DOLE underperforms 60.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.75%, DOLE is not doing good in the industry: 60.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DOLE has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.75%) than 61.80% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DOLE is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.79%) for DOLE is below the current ROIC(5.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 1.75%
ROIC 5.75%
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

DOLE has a Profit Margin of 0.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DOLE underperforms 61.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
DOLE has a Operating Margin (2.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DOLE (8.26%) is worse than 75.28% of its industry peers.
DOLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.76%
PM (TTM) 0.28%
GM 8.26%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DOLE is destroying value.
DOLE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that DOLE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DOLE (2.60) is better than 61.80% of its industry peers.
DOLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.82. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DOLE would need 18.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DOLE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 18.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DOLE outperforms 48.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that DOLE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 18.82
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC6.39%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that DOLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DOLE has a worse Current ratio (1.26) than 65.17% of its industry peers.
DOLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that DOLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DOLE (1.01) is better than 60.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.01
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 -5.30% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DOLE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.30% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.75% in the past year.
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)-5.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y17.3%
EPS Q2Q%12.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y15.26%
Sales Q2Q%14.33%

3.2 Future

DOLE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.69% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DOLE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.78, the valuation of DOLE can be described as very reasonable.
DOLE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 76.40% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DOLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.46, the valuation of DOLE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued cheaper than 92.13% of the companies in the same industry.
DOLE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.78
Fwd PE 9.46
DOLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDOLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 80.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DOLE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.03
EV/EBITDA 6.18
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 DOLE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%, DOLE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.82, DOLE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DOLE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector 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
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

129.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DOLE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP129.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
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

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DOLE PLC

NYSE:DOLE (9/3/2025, 8:10:24 PM)

Premarket: 13.69 -1.04 (-7.06%)

14.73

+0.1 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-11 2025-11-11/bmo
Inst Owners54.49%
Inst Owner Change-1.45%
Ins Owners12.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.40B
Analysts78
Price Target18.49 (25.53%)
Short Float %2.55%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP129.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.085)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(2)5.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)24%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)109.15%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)45.95%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)50.09%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)34.62%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.48%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.84%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.31%
PT rev (1m)5.07%
PT rev (3m)9.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.78
Fwd PE 9.46
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 24.03
P/OCF 7.91
P/B 1.02
P/tB 2.34
EV/EBITDA 6.18
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY10.57%
FCF(TTM)0.61
FCFY4.16%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY12.65%
SpS92.03
BVpS14.46
TBVpS6.29
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)0.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 1.75%
ROCE 7.88%
ROIC 5.75%
ROICexc 6.43%
ROICexgc 8.93%
OM 2.76%
PM (TTM) 0.28%
GM 8.26%
FCFM 0.67%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 18.82
Debt/EBITDA 2.95
Cap/Depr 113.06%
Cap/Sales 1.36%
Interest Coverage 3.68
Cash Conversion 51.1%
Profit Quality 241.75%
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score4
WACC6.39%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)-5.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y17.3%
EPS Q2Q%12.24%
EPS Next Y4.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y15.26%
Sales Q2Q%14.33%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y37.38%
EBIT Next Year51.3%
EBIT Next 3Y17.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-36.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y33.3%
OCF growth 1Y-7.09%
OCF growth 3Y159.12%
OCF growth 5Y30.56%