Diploma /£DPLM
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About Diploma
Diploma PLC is a UK-based international group of businesses supplying specialized technical products and services. Operating primarily in the Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls sectors, the company distributes a diversified range of products across industries such as healthcare, environmental, and industrial technology. Founded in 1931, Diploma PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DPLM.
Ticker
£DPLM
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
3,300
ISIN
GB0001826634
Website
Diploma Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£6.6B
39.84
£1.24
0.73
£0.60
1.22%
Price and volume
Market cap
£6.6B
Beta
0.73
52-week high
£50.25
52-week low
£35.32
Average daily volume
287K
Dividend rate
£0.60
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.329
Quick ratio
1.147
Long term debt to equity
51.882
Total debt to equity
53.327
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
47.49%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.64%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
328.8
Gross margin (TTM)
46.92%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.52%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.02%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£440,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.48%
Return on equity (TTM)
18.37%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
39.844
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.567
Price to book
7.04
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-68.01
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
33.108
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.02%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
149.57%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.22%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
15.75%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
43.81%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
18.63%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
16.33%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
28.19%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.27%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.10%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
13.22%
What the Analysts think about Diploma
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Diploma stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Diploma PLC reported a 14% increase in revenue and a 20% rise in adjusted operating profit for the year ending September 2024, indicating strong financial performance. (tipranks.com)
Insider confidence is evident as CEO Ian El-Mokadem purchased 500 shares at GBX 3,948 per share on March 24, 2025. (marketbeat.com)
Major institutional investors like FMR LLC have increased their stake in Diploma PLC, reaching a 5.06% holding as of November 29, 2024. (tipranks.com)
Diploma PLC's high price-to-earnings ratio of 44.90 suggests the stock may be overvalued compared to industry peers. (marketbeat.com)
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 62.17 indicates a significant reliance on debt financing, which could pose risks if interest rates rise. (marketbeat.com)
Analyst ratings are mixed, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. assigning a 'neutral' rating and a target price of GBX 4,420, suggesting limited upside potential. (americanbankingnews.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jun 2025.
Diploma Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Diploma Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Diploma stock?
Diploma (DPLM) has a market cap of £6.6B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Diploma stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Diploma (DPLM) stock is 39.84 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Diploma stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Diploma (DPLM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.602 and the yield is 1.22%. Diploma has a payout ratio of 47.49% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Diploma dividend payment date?
The next Diploma (DPLM) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Diploma ?
Diploma (DPLM) has a beta rating of 0.73. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.