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DoleFRA:4CB -1.61%74 EV-to-EBIT is 10.90 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 10.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:4CB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.30. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,558 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dole ranks better than 56.1% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dole's Enterprise Value is €2,207 Mil.
Dole's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €202 Mil. Therefore, Dole's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dole's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4CB'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.82 Med: 10.86 Max: 874.56
Current: 10.82
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dole was 874.56. The lowest was 6.82. And the median was 10.86.
FRA:4CB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 56.1% of 1558
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.035
vs FRA:4CB: 10.82
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Dole's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,220 Mil.
Dole's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €202 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Dole EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dole's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Dole's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dole's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dole's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Dole's current Enterprise Value is €2,207 Mil.
Dole's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €202 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:4CB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.90 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dole and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.86. Over the past decade, Dole's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.82 to 874.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #684 out of 1558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Dole's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dole's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.90 is near median its 10-year median of 10.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.82 to a high of 874.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. Dole's value of 10.90 is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dole ranks #684 out of 1558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dole has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dole's EV-to-EBIT compare to DMC and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #684 out of 1558 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Dole in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. Dole's value of 10.90 is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Dole's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.82 to 874.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.86 vs. the industry median of 12.04, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.04, based on 1,558 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dole's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.90 is 9.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dole and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dole's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.86. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 10.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.30, compared to a current price of €12.20 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.86 and 9.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.04. Dole's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dole (FRA:4CB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.90 as of Aug. 03, 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 €12.20 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.30.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4CB:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.90 (near median its 10-year median of 10.86)
GF Value™: €13.30 vs. price of €12.20 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#684 of 1558)
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 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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