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DoleDOLE -0.40%76 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 18.60. GuruFocus rates DOLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dole ranks better than 53.22% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Dole's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Dole was 31.30% per year. The lowest was 5.40% per year. And the median was 18.60% per year.
Dole (NYSE:DOLE) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Dole 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
DOLE vs DMC, AGRO, VITL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Dole's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dole 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dole's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dole's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% mean?
Dole (DOLE) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Dole and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 18.60. Over the past decade, Dole's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 5.40 to 31.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #865 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Dole's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Dole's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 18.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 31.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70. Dole's value of 5.40% is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dole ranks #865 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dole has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dole's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to DMC and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #865 out of 1849 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Dole in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70. Dole's value of 5.40% is 14.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Dole's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 5.40 to 31.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.60 vs. the industry median of 4.70, Dole has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.70, based on 1,849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dole's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% is 14.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Dole and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dole's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 18.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dole stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dole (DOLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.16, compared to a current price of $13.84 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 18.60 and 14.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.70. Dole's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dole (DOLE), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dole (DOLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dole stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.84 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.16.
GuruFocus considers Dole to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DOLE:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.40% (71% below median its 10-year median of 18.60)
GF Value™: $15.16 vs. price of $13.84 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#865 of 1849)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DOLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dole PLC operates in the North American and European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. The company's segment includes Fresh Fruit; Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA; Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW. It generates maximum revenue from the Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA segment. Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA segment includes Dole's Irish, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, U.K., Swedish, Danish, South African, Eastern European, and Brazilian businesses, the majority of which sell a variety of imported and local fresh fruits and vegetables through retail, wholesale and, in some instances, food service channels across the European marketplace. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Ireland, U.K. Spain, Sweden, and Others.
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