Diploma PLC (DPLMF)
OTHER OTC:DPLMF
DPLMF Stock Chart & Stats
$93.90
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Market closed
$93.90
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$64.49 - $101.02
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)11.00
Market Cap
$12.52B
Enterprise Value$9.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$68.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$501.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.9
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Nov 17, 2026EPS Estimate
1.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.41
Shares Outstanding134,317,400
10 Day Avg. Volume13
30 Day Avg. Volume11
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.88
Price to Book (P/B)7.19
Price to Sales (P/S)4.67
P/FCF Ratio28.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.79
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$100.50Price Target Upside7.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.97M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained, high free-cash-flow conversion (FCF roughly 0.88–0.95x net income and +63% in 2025) underpins durable internal funding for acquisitions, dividends and debt service. Reliable FCF improves financial flexibility and reduces reliance on external financing over medium term.
Accelerating Revenue And Improving MarginsSharp revenue acceleration and rising net margin to ~12.1% indicate expanding scale and better profitability. This trend supports sustainable cash generation and provides a buffer to absorb integration costs from acquisitions, strengthening medium-term earnings resilience.
Diversified, Value-added Distribution ModelA diversified, specialist distribution model across Life Sciences, Seals and Controls with value-added services creates strong customer stickiness and reduces end-market cyclicality. Strategic acquisitions extend product breadth and deepen supplier relationships, supporting durable competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Rising Absolute Debt LevelsThe material increase in absolute debt versus earlier years raises interest and refinancing exposure. With higher leverage, the company depends on continued strong earnings and cash conversion to maintain ratings and fund buybacks/dividends, increasing sensitivity to earnings shocks.
Gross-margin VolatilitySignificant year-to-year gross-margin swings—partly driven by mix and acquisitions—make underlying profitability less predictable. This complicates planning, makes margin sustainability uncertain, and can reduce the visibility of long-term operating leverage.
Operating Cash Flow Trailing EarningsPersistent operating cash flow below net income suggests working-capital or integration-related drag. That gap reduces immediately available cash for debt reduction, acquisitions or returns to shareholders and requires monitoring to ensure cash conversion remains strong.
Diploma News
DPLMF FAQ
What was Diploma PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diploma PLC lowest stock price was $64.49 and its highest was $101.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Diploma PLC’s market cap?
Diploma PLC’s market cap is $12.52B.
When is Diploma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diploma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 17, 2026 which is in 145 days.
How were Diploma PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Diploma PLC released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported $1.462 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.446 by $0.016.
Is Diploma PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Diploma PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Diploma PLC pay dividends?
Diploma PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Diploma PLC’s EPS estimate?
Diploma PLC’s EPS estimate is 1.5.
How many shares outstanding does Diploma PLC have?
Diploma PLC has 134,317,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Diploma PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Diploma PLC reported an EPS of $1.462 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.446. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.768%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diploma PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DPLMF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Diploma Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$100.50 (7.03% Upside)
$100.50 (7.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DPLMF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $115.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Diploma PLC
Diploma PLC is a global provider of highly specialized technical products and services, operating across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company structures its diverse operations into three primary business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences division caters to healthcare and scientific research institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of clinical diagnostics instrumentation, related consumables, and specialized surgical equipment for hospitals, clinics, and pathology laboratories. It also provides advanced patient monitoring technologies, laboratory diagnostics, and medically supervised nutritional products. Additionally, this segment supplies specialized containment solutions and analytical tools vital for the chemical, petrochemical, environmental research, and pharmaceutical industries. The Seals sector specializes in critical sealing technologies. It provides a wide array of seals, gaskets, filters, hydraulic cylinders, and various components, including O-rings and custom-engineered parts, primarily serving heavy mobile machinery, industrial equipment, and fluid sealing applications. Lastly, the Controls segment offers a broad portfolio of connectivity and control solutions. This includes products for cable identification, termination, and management, low-voltage cables, and a variety of harness components and specialist connectors, often bundled with technical support and automated inventory services for demanding sectors like civil aerospace, motorsport, and defense. Furthermore, this division supplies fluid controllers, compressors, valves, temperature and pressure measurement devices, liquid dispensing components, and industrial silicones, adhesives, and sealants. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1931 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
DPLMF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$100.50
▲(7.03% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.16% Insiders
24.13% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
67.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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