Dole PLC (DOLE) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of Dole PLC $11.13, price $12.92, upside -13.9%, quality 52 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $6.65 – $16.44 · fair‑value band $10.57 – $14.46 · the $12.92 price screens above the $11.13 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
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Dole plc engages in sourcing, production, distribution, and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables worldwide. It operates through three segments: Fresh Fruit; Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA; and Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW.
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Dole plc engages in sourcing, production, distribution, and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables worldwide. It operates through three segments: Fresh Fruit; Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA; and Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW. The company offers bananas, pineapples, and plantains; avocados, kiwis, apples, berries, and cherries; and imported and local fresh fruits and vegetables through retail, wholesale, e-commerce, and food service channels. It is also involved in the commercial cargo business. The company offers its products under the DOLE brand. It serves grocery stores, wholesalers, mass merchandisers, supercenters, foodservice operators, club stores, convenience stores, distributors, and smaller regional customers. Dole plc was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Stock analysis
Dole PLC (DOLE) currently trades at $12.92, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $11.13, implying the stock looks roughly 16.1% overvalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the Multiples group reads highest at a median of $14.57 per share, and 5 of the 17 models we run sit above the $12.92 price.
Bear case: the Dividend Discount group reads lowest at $4.24, and 12 of the 17 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is high.
Scenario range: $10.57 (bear) to $14.46 (bull), the price of $12.92 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 52/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Defensive sector.
Expensive Growth: The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Dole PLC reported revenue of $9.2B in FY2025 versus $5.9B in FY2021, a compound +11.5%/yr. Reported net income was $66.0M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $1.2B · P/E ratio 13.9 · P/S ratio 0.10 · EPS (TTM) $0.9300 · Dividend yield 2.6% · Net margin 0.7% · Return on equity 8.1% · Return on assets (EBIT) 4.1%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 33 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 20% below its 52-week high and 4% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Consumer Defensive peers we cover trades at −19% fair-value upside, at −14%, DOLE screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $10.57Fair Value $11.13Bull $14.46
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model. Based on fiscal year 2025 figures (about 9 months old). Earnings retained since then ($0.4316 per share) are deliberately not added.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.58/100
The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Revenue growth 1 year
+8.2%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+4.6%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+16.1%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +11.4% a year
Revenue growth 13 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+8.4%
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What shareholders gained per year (last 5 years) ⓘWhat the business itself delivers per year: earnings growth per share plus the dividend yield. This is what you get IF the market keeps valuing the stock the same way: it contains no assumption about the market changing its mind. Computed per share, so buybacks count and a merger does not pass as growth. For a company that pays no dividend it is pure earnings growth per share. Period: earnings growth per share as CAGR over the last 5 reported fiscal years (annual statements), plus the current dividend yield. The start value is the median of the three years around the start, so a single crisis year (a pandemic or a write-down) does not distort the rate. Basis: adjusted.
+22.1%
Earnings growth per share plus dividend.
Earnings per share, growth per year+19.5%
Dividend (yield on the price)2.6%
Pace: 5 vs 10 years ⓘTwo data points, not a trend model: earnings growth per share over the last 5 fiscal years against the last 10. Labelled "steady" when both rates are within 3 percentage points of each other, otherwise picking up or flattening. Shown only when ten years of history exist.4% vs 22%, slowing
Profit margin 2020 to 2025 ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.2% → 2%
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Farm Products · 297 stocks
Beats the industry median on 6/13 measures
A mixed picture versus its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score52 · Below median
Fair Value upside−14% · Below median
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)8% · Above median
Return on assets3% · Above median
Net margin (TTM)0% · Below median
Operating margin (TTM)3% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth12% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM)2.6% · Above median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.59× · Highest 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Farm Products median · lower = cheaper
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dole PLC (DOLE) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $11.13 versus a price of $12.92, about −14% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of DOLE?
Our model-based fair value for Dole PLC is $11.13 (as of Sep 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $12.92.
What is the quality score of DOLE?
Dole PLC has a Quality Score of 52/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $11.13 (as of Sep 23, 2026) from 17 valuation models. Cautious scenario $10.57, optimistic scenario $14.46. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Dole PLC stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $11.13, about −14% upside versus a price of $12.92 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $10.57, optimistic scenario $14.46. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Dole PLC reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $9.4B (latest available figure, as of Sep 23, 2026).
Does Dole PLC pay a dividend?
Dole PLC currently shows a dividend yield of about 2.63% relative to its recent price (as of Sep 23, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Dole PLC it is $11.13 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026), against a price of $12.92. It is the blended result of 17 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Dole PLC stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 23, 2026, DOLE trades above its calculated fair value: price $12.92, fair value $11.13, a gap of about −14% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of DOLE?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($12.92); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($11.13). For Dole PLC the two are $1.79 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Dole PLC worth?
The market values Dole PLC at about $1.2B (market capitalisation, as of Sep 23, 2026). Per share that is $12.92; our models calculate a fair value of $11.13 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about DOLE?
Our models span a range for Dole PLC: cautious scenario $10.57, base $11.13, optimistic $14.46 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026, price $12.92). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of DOLE?
Dole PLC trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.9 (as of Sep 23, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of $11.13 is built from several models across several years. Other multiples: P/B 0.9, P/S 0.1, EV/EBITDA 5.4.
How solid is the balance sheet of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Balance-sheet figures for Dole PLC (as of Sep 23, 2026): return on equity 8.1%, debt of 0.59 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 52/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is DOLE from its 52-week high?
Dole PLC trades at $12.92, about 20% below its 52-week high of $16.18 and 4% above the low of $12.46 (as of Sep 23, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $11.13 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Dole PLC?
From the same area (Consumer Defensive) we also value Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Muyuan Foods Group, Bunge Global SA, Tyson Foods, Inc, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Dole PLC stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 23, 2026: price $12.92, calculated fair value $11.13 (−14%), Quality Score 52/100, from 17 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of DOLE calculated?
We run Dole PLC through 17 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $11.13, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.1 % above its aggregate fair value. Dole PLC itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The closing price on Sep 23, 2026 was $12.92. Our model-based fair value is $11.13, about −14% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Dole PLC right now?
Solid but not exceptional quality (52/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder. The price sits in the upper half of our model range, so the margin of safety is thin. The data supports the verdict: every model runs on fully documented inputs.
Where does the earnings growth of Dole PLC (DOLE) come from?
Earnings per share at Dole PLC grew +30.7 % a year from 2014 to 2025. Broken into its drivers: revenue per share +28.1 %, EBIT margin +5.6 %, tax rate −2.1 %, residual (interest, one-offs) −1.3 %. The four rates multiply to the earnings growth rate, they do not add up. Start and end are three-year averages so a single exceptional year does not distort the result.
Key figures of Dole PLC
How large is the market capitalisation of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The market capitalisation of Dole PLC is $1.2B. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Dole PLC is 0.10 (P/E × margin). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Earnings per share at Dole PLC are $0.9300 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 13.9). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the dividend yield of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The dividend yield of Dole PLC is 2.6% (payout 36.6%). Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The net margin of Dole PLC is 0.7% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Dole PLC is 8.1% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Dole PLC is 4.1% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Dole PLC (DOLE)?
The operating margin of Dole PLC is 2.6% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Revenue at Dole PLC is growing +11.6% versus a year earlier (3y avg +4.6%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Dole PLC (DOLE)?
Earnings per share at Dole PLC are growing −19.6% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Dole PLC (DOLE) generate?
The free cash flow of Dole PLC is −$26.2M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Dole PLC (DOLE) carry?
The net debt of Dole PLC is $977M (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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