Diploma (DPLM) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences sector supplies technology-enabled products used in surgical procedures in operating theatres and endoscopy; testing equipment and services for clinical laboratories; and bio-pharma, food safety and testing, and other research-oriented products. It serves hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research facilities. The Seals sector supplies various seals, gaskets, cylinders, components, and kits used in heavy mobile machinery; and O-rings, fittings, hydraulic and industrial hoses, pneumatics products, pumps, and related accessories. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, and adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 4,036 to 4,102
• 50-Day Range: 3,588.42 to 4,404
• 52-Week Range: 3,532 to 4,808
• Volume: 19.32 million shs
• Average Volume: 678,674 shs
• Market Capitalization: £5.46 billion
• P/E Ratio: 47.06
• Dividend Yield: 1.39%
• Price Target: GBX 4,567.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

DPLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DPLM shares performed this year?

Diploma's stock was trading at GBX 4,250 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, DPLM shares have decreased by 3.7% and is now trading at GBX 4,094.
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How were Diploma's earnings last quarter?

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 19th. The company reported $96.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Diploma had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.18% and a net margin of 9.25%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Diploma?

Shares of DPLM stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Diploma own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Diploma investors own include Ashtead Group (AHT), Unilever (ULVR), Anglo American (AAL), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR.L), Applied Materials (AMAT), Aviva (AV) and Babcock International Group (BAB).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/19/2024
• Today: 5/08/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Industrial Distribution
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: LON:DPLM
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.diplomaplc.com
• Phone: +44-20-75495700
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,500
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: GBX 4,567.50
• High Stock Price Target: GBX 5,100
• Low Stock Price Target: GBX 4,050
• Potential Upside/Downside: +11.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 87
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 47.06
• Forward P/E Ratio: 24.99
• P/E Growth: 2.82
• Net Income: £115.40 million
• Net Margins: 9.25%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 13.18%
• Return on Assets: 8.32%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 62.17
• Current Ratio: 2.17
• Quick Ratio: 0.80

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £1.25 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.37
• Cash Flow: GBX 46.62 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 87.82
• Book Value: GBX 666.76 per share
• Price / Book: 6.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 133,381,805
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £5.46 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.75