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DOLE PLC (DOLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DOLE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - IE0003LFZ4U7 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.655  +0.01 (+0.1%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DOLE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DOLE against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. DOLE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DOLE.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DOLE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DOLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
DOLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DOLE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 2.82%, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.70%, DOLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.26%, DOLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DOLE is below the industry average of 8.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.79%) for DOLE is below the current ROIC(6.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.82%
ROE 9.7%
ROIC 6.26%
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's Profit Margin of 1.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
DOLE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DOLE has a Operating Margin (2.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DOLE has grown nicely.
DOLE's Gross Margin of 8.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DOLE is outperformed by 75.56% of its industry peers.
DOLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.87%
PM (TTM) 1.48%
GM 8.47%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DOLE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DOLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
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 2.64 indicates that DOLE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.64, DOLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DOLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.72. This is a neutral value as DOLE would need 4.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DOLE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.72. This is in the better half of the industry: DOLE outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that DOLE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DOLE (0.68) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.72
Altman-Z 2.64
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC6.5%
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

DOLE has a Current Ratio of 1.18. 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 (1.18) than 65.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that DOLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DOLE (0.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.91
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

DOLE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.60%.
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 2.79% 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)1.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y17.3%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y15.26%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%

3.2 Future

DOLE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.17% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.29%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.54, which indicates a very decent valuation of DOLE.
DOLE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DOLE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.96, which indicates a very decent valuation of DOLE.
DOLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DOLE is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
DOLE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.54
Fwd PE 10.96
DOLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDOLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DOLE is valued cheaper than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DOLE indicates a rather cheap valuation: DOLE is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.87
EV/EBITDA 5.83
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DOLE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DOLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DOLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.43.
DOLE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

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

DOLE pays out 24.34% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%
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 (5/7/2025, 9:41:41 AM)

14.655

+0.01 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-26 2025-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2025-05-12/bmo
Inst Owners53.84%
Inst Owner Change0.49%
Ins Owners12.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.39B
Analysts77.78
Price Target16.83 (14.84%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-20 2025-03-20 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)51.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.86%
Max EPS beat(2)109.15%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)37.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.86%
Max EPS beat(4)109.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)63.09%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)50.33%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.21%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.74%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.51%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-12.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.54
Fwd PE 10.96
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 6.87
P/OCF 4.89
P/B 1.08
P/tB 2.62
EV/EBITDA 5.83
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY8.67%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY9.12%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY14.55%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY20.46%
SpS89.08
BVpS13.59
TBVpS5.59
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)0.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.82%
ROE 9.7%
ROCE 8.54%
ROIC 6.26%
ROICexc 7.09%
ROICexgc 10.14%
OM 2.87%
PM (TTM) 1.48%
GM 8.47%
FCFM 2.39%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.72
Debt/EBITDA 2.56
Cap/Depr 83.42%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage 3.62
Cash Conversion 83.31%
Profit Quality 161.64%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 2.64
F-Score7
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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)1.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y17.3%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y5.29%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y15.26%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%
Revenue Next Year2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y37.38%
EBIT Next Year48.2%
EBIT Next 3Y16.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y33.3%
OCF growth 1Y3.38%
OCF growth 3Y159.12%
OCF growth 5Y30.56%