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FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FDP - KYG367381053 - Common Stock

35.69 USD
-0.58 (-1.6%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
35.691 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FDP. FDP was compared to 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While FDP has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. FDP may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally FDP also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make FDP a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FDP was profitable.
In the past year FDP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FDP 4 years were profitable.
FDP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

FDP has a Return On Assets of 4.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDP outperforms 67.42% of its industry peers.
FDP's Return On Equity of 7.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDP outperforms 60.67% of its industry peers.
FDP has a Return On Invested Capital (5.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FDP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.70%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.70%) for FDP is below the current ROIC(5.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 7.3%
ROIC 5.45%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)3.91%
ROE(5y)3.8%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
FDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

FDP's Profit Margin of 3.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDP outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.15%, FDP is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.81% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FDP (8.69%) is worse than 73.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.15%
PM (TTM) 3.49%
GM 8.69%
OM growth 3Y12.98%
OM growth 5Y9.99%
PM growth 3Y20.87%
PM growth 5Y17.53%
GM growth 3Y5.38%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
FDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FDP is destroying value.
FDP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FDP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FDP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FDP Yearly Shares OutstandingFDP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
FDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

FDP has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that FDP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FDP has a better Altman-Z score (3.37) than 71.91% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDP is 1.42, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FDP, only 1.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDP (1.42) is better than 86.52% of its industry peers.
FDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, FDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.42
Altman-Z 3.37
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.15%
FDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

FDP has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that FDP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FDP has a Current ratio of 2.08. This is in the better half of the industry: FDP outperforms 67.42% of its industry peers.
FDP has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that FDP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FDP has a Quick ratio of 1.11. This is in the better half of the industry: FDP outperforms 64.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.11
FDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.50% over the past year.
FDP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.83% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.27% in the past year.
FDP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%16.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FDP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.96% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.47%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
FDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.35, the valuation of FDP can be described as correct.
FDP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDP is cheaper than 75.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, FDP is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of FDP can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDP is valued cheaper than 82.02% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.35
Fwd PE 11.51
FDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

73.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FDP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDP is cheaper than 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.77
EV/EBITDA 7.19
FDP Per share dataFDP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FDP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FDP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FDP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.17%, FDP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.08.
FDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of FDP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.71%!
FDP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As FDP did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
FDP Yearly Dividends per shareFDP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

35.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FDP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.04%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
FDP Dividend Payout.FDP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC

NYSE:FDP (9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 35.691 0 (0%)

35.69

-0.58 (-1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners71.22%
Inst Owner Change6.55%
Ins Owners18.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.39%
Market Cap1.71B
Analysts80
Price Target46.92 (31.47%)
Short Float %3.83%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.17%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP35.04%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date08-13 2025-08-13 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.27%
Max EPS beat(2)28.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.43%
Max EPS beat(4)60.5%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)137.4%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)73.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.01%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.61%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.35
Fwd PE 11.51
P/S 0.4
P/FCF 11.77
P/OCF 8.65
P/B 0.83
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA 7.19
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY11.57%
SpS89.92
BVpS42.95
TBVpS33.98
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)0.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 7.3%
ROCE 6.9%
ROIC 5.45%
ROICexc 5.64%
ROICexgc 6.8%
OM 4.15%
PM (TTM) 3.49%
GM 8.69%
FCFM 3.37%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)3.91%
ROE(5y)3.8%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
ROICexc(3y)4.76%
ROICexc(5y)3.94%
ROICexgc(3y)5.78%
ROICexgc(5y)4.83%
ROCE(3y)5.95%
ROCE(5y)4.94%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.74%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.8%
OM growth 3Y12.98%
OM growth 5Y9.99%
PM growth 3Y20.87%
PM growth 5Y17.53%
GM growth 3Y5.38%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.42
Debt/EBITDA 0.81
Cap/Depr 69.48%
Cap/Sales 1.22%
Interest Coverage 9.69
Cash Conversion 77.68%
Profit Quality 96.68%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 3.37
F-Score7
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)61.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%16.04%
EPS Next Y13.47%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.37%
EBIT growth 3Y13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.95%
EBIT Next Year45.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y161.51%
FCF growth 3Y63.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.82%
OCF growth 1Y99.2%
OCF growth 3Y12.41%
OCF growth 5Y1.54%