DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DOLE - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock
14.64 USD
-0.23 (-1.55%)
14.64 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DOLE. DOLE was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While DOLE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DOLE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DOLE had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- DOLE has a Return On Assets (0.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DOLE has a Return On Equity (1.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.51%, DOLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DOLE is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 0.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- DOLE's Operating Margin of 2.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of DOLE (7.96%) is worse than 72.41% 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.76) than 63.22% 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.
- DOLE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.21, DOLE is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that DOLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DOLE has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DOLE outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DOLE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.94%.
- 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 7.09% 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)-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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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
- DOLE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.00.
- 78.16% 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 (27.47), we can say DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.56, the valuation of DOLE can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DOLE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, DOLE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DOLE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.06% 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 | 37.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.1 |
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)90.45
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, DOLE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.43.
- DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Inst Owners61.63%
Inst Owner Change0.62%
Ins Owners12.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)8.97B
Net Income(TTM)14.83M
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.85 (21.93%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP214.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 2.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY8.33%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY2.64%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY11.16%
SpS94.31
BVpS14.5
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)90.45
PEG (5Y)0.69
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.
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.
How profitable is DOLE PLC (DOLE) stock?
DOLE PLC (DOLE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 0.13% in the next year.