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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Dole's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.53%.
The industry rank for Dole's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4CB's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 80.96% of 1686
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.105
vs FRA:4CB: 35.53
Dole (FRA:4CB) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Dole 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Dole 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dole's 5-Year RORE % 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.
FRA:4CB vs AGRO, FDP, VITL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Dole's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dole's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dole's 5-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Dole (FRA:4CB) has a 5-Year RORE % of 35.53 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Dole and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #321 out of 1686 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Dole's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Dole's current 5-Year RORE % is 35.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.11. Dole's value of 35.53 is 596% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dole ranks #321 out of 1686 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 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dole's 5-Year RORE % compare to AGRO and FDP?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dole ranks #321 out of 1686 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Dole in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.11. Dole's value of 35.53 is 596% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.11, based on 1,686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dole's current 5-Year RORE % of 35.53 is 596% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Dole and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dole's current 5-Year RORE % is 35.53. 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 5-Year RORE % of 35.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.22, compared to a current price of €12.20 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 35.53 and 596% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.11. Dole's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dole (FRA:4CB), the current 5-Year RORE % is 35.53 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 €12.20 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4CB:
5-Year RORE %: 35.53
GF Value™: €13.22 vs. price of €12.20 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 596% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#321 of 1686)
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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