Dole plc (4CB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Dole plc (4CB) has net assets worth €1.50 Billion EUR (≈ $1.76 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€4.40 Billion ≈ $5.14 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€2.89 Billion ≈ $3.38 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Explore Dole plc operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.50 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 34.16% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.79% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 2.46 |
Dole plc - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how Dole plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore 4CB strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Annual Net Assets for Dole plc (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dole plc from 2021 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Dole plc stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €1.50 Billion ≈ $1.76 Billion |
+4.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | €1.43 Billion ≈ $1.68 Billion |
+0.99% |
| 2023-12-31 | €1.42 Billion ≈ $1.66 Billion |
+7.72% |
| 2022-12-31 | €1.32 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion |
+5.91% |
| 2021-12-31 | €1.25 Billion ≈ $1.46 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Dole plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 63.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €676.37 Million | 49.58% |
| Other Components | €687.73 Million | 50.42% |
| Total Equity | €1.36 Billion | 100.00% |
Dole plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Dole plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
HUANLEJIA Food Group Co. Ltd.
SHE:300997
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
Yotrio Group Co Ltd
SHE:002489
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
Aerosun Corp
SHG:600501
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
FERRETTI S.P.A. O.N.
F:F3T1
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
Guangzhou Restaurants Group Co
SHG:603043
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
Keshun Waterproof Technologies Co Ltd Class A
SHE:300737
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
BLS International Services Limited
NSE:BLS
|
$1.18 Billion |
|
Genius Sports Ltd
NYSE:GENI
|
$1.18 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Dole plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,293,299,000 to 1,364,103,000, a change of 70,804,000 (5.5%).
- Net income of 51,319,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 31,568,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 51,053,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €51.32 Million | +3.76% |
| Dividends Paid | €31.57 Million | -2.31% |
| Other Changes | €51.05 Million | +3.74% |
| Total Change | €- | 5.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Dole plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.84x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.06x to 0.84x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | €11.39 | €12.10 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €12.24 | €12.10 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €13.16 | €12.10 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €13.61 | €12.10 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €14.33 | €12.10 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Dole plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 3.76%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.56%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.09x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.22x
- Recent ROE (3.76%) is below the historical average (6.04%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -0.67% | -0.12% | 1.27x | 4.32x | €-115.28 Million |
| 2022 | 7.45% | 1.08% | 1.75x | 3.95x | €-29.62 Million |
| 2023 | 9.93% | 1.50% | 1.81x | 3.65x | €-889.00K |
| 2024 | 9.70% | 1.48% | 1.91x | 3.44x | €-3.82 Million |
| 2025 | 3.76% | 0.56% | 2.09x | 3.22x | €-85.09 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Dole plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Farm Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Farm Products
- Average net assets among peers: $1,718,520,093,117
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -39.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dole plc (4CB) | €1.50 Billion | -0.67% | 1.93x | $1.18 Billion |
| China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd (07M) | $7.95 Billion | 4.04% | 1.20x | $1.08 Billion |
| AFFINOR GROWERS INC. (1AF0) | $289.15K | -355.92% | 5.57x | $402.14K |
| Bumitama Agri Ltd (2BU) | $15.44 Trillion | 15.87% | 0.25x | $1.75 Billion |
| GOLDEN AGRI-RES ADR/100 (4G3) | $5.73 Billion | 6.99% | 0.86x | $2.59 Billion |
| ICE FISH FARM AS NK-10 (4YYA) | $268.65 Million | -11.39% | 0.80x | $51.49 Million |
| BRASI.CIA BRAS.D.PROP.ADR (52BA) | $2.18 Billion | 10.41% | 0.65x | $336.70 Million |
| P/F Bakkafrost (6BF) | $9.35 Billion | 10.31% | 0.56x | $2.24 Billion |
| China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited (7OM) | $3.89 Billion | 12.13% | 0.83x | $300.20 Million |
| BARRAMUNDI GROUP PTE. LTD (95Z) | $51.53 Million | -49.43% | 0.92x | $8.68 Million |
About Dole plc
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 … Read more