Dole (FRA:4CB) Days Inventory: 21.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


FRA:4CB Dole PLC FRA:4CB
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What is Dole Days Inventory?

Dole FRA:4CB 78 Days Inventory is 21.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 18.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:4CB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.92. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dole ranks better than 95.17% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dole's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €430 Mil. Dole's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,866 Mil. Hence, Dole's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dole's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:4CB' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.83   Med: 18.68   Max: 20.27
Current: 19.28

During the past 8 years, Dole's highest Days Inventory was 20.27. The lowest was 10.83. And the median was 18.68.

FRA:4CB's Days Inventory is ranked better than
95.17% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655 vs FRA:4CB: 19.28

Dole's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (20.87) to Mar. 2026 (21.02). It might indicate that Dole's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dole's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.34.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Dole's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.


Dole  (FRA:4CB) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Dole's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Dole's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Dole Days Inventory Related Terms


Dole Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dole's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dole Days Inventory Chart

Dole Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.66 19.15 18.96 18.67 21.37

Dole Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:4CB vs AGRO, FDP, VITL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Dole's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dole's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dole's Days Inventory falls into.


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Dole Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Dole's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (410.81 + 434.908) / 2 ) / 7223.644*365
=422.859 / 7223.644*365
=21.37

Dole's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (434.908 + 424.564) / 2 ) / 1865.962*365 / 4
=429.736 / 1865.962*365 / 4
=21.02

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 21.02 mean?
Dole (FRA:4CB) has a Days Inventory of 21.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dole and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 18.68. Over the past decade, Dole's Days Inventory has ranged from 10.83 to 20.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #90 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Dole's Days Inventory too high?
Dole's current Days Inventory of 21.02 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 18.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.83 to a high of 20.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Dole's value of 21.02 is 74.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dole ranks #90 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dole has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dole's Days Inventory compare to AGRO and FDP?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #90 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dole in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Dole's value of 21.02 is 74.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Dole's own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.83 to 20.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.68 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Dole has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dole's current Days Inventory of 21.02 is 74.6% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dole and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dole's current Days Inventory is 21.02, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 18.68. 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?
Dole (FRA:4CB) has a current Days Inventory of 21.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.92, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 21.02, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 18.68 and 74.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Dole's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dole (FRA:4CB), the current Days Inventory is 21.02 as of Mar. 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 (FRA:4CB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dole stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.92.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4CB:

  • Days Inventory: 21.02 (13% above median its 10-year median of 18.68)
  • GF Value™: €12.92 vs. price of €11.80 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 74.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#90 of 1864)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4CB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dole Business Description

Other Exchanges DOLE:USA
Address 29 North Anne Street, Dublin 7, Dublin, IRL, D07 PH36
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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