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DPLM vs. IGG, DPH, HWDN, CTY, and GNS

Should you buy Diploma stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Diploma with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Diploma include IG Group (IGG), Dechra Pharmaceuticals (DPH), Howden Joinery Group (HWDN), City of London (CTY), and Genus (GNS). These companies are all part of the "personal services" industry.

How does Diploma compare to IG Group?

Diploma (LON:DPLM) and IG Group (LON:IGG) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

IG Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Diploma. IG Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Diploma£1.65B5.54£115.40M£140.8048.33
IG Group£949.10M6.10£533.35M£105.1016.67

Diploma has a beta of 0.918, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IG Group has a beta of 0.531, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IG Group had 3 more articles in the media than Diploma. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IG Group and 1 mentions for Diploma. IG Group's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Diploma's score of 0.00 indicating that IG Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Diploma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IG Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Diploma presently has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 0.24%. IG Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,288, suggesting a potential downside of 26.49%. Given Diploma's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Diploma is more favorable than IG Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Diploma
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
IG Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

67.3% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of IG Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Diploma shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of IG Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. IG Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Diploma pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IG Group pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. IG Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

IG Group has a net margin of 43.07% compared to Diploma's net margin of 9.42%. IG Group's return on equity of 26.63% beat Diploma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Diploma9.42% 18.55% 8.32%
IG Group 43.07%26.63%10.37%

Summary

IG Group beats Diploma on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to Dechra Pharmaceuticals?

Dechra Pharmaceuticals (LON:DPH) and Diploma (LON:DPLM) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

Diploma has a net margin of 9.42% compared to Dechra Pharmaceuticals' net margin of -3.66%. Diploma's return on equity of 18.55% beat Dechra Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dechra Pharmaceuticals-3.66% -3.92% 0.75%
Diploma 9.42%18.55%8.32%

Diploma has higher revenue and earnings than Dechra Pharmaceuticals. Dechra Pharmaceuticals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dechra Pharmaceuticals£761.50M0.00-£27.90M-£0.25N/A
Diploma£1.65B5.54£115.40M£140.8048.33

Dechra Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.918, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals pays an annual dividend of GBX 45 per share. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Dechra Pharmaceuticals pays out -18,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diploma pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Diploma had 1 more articles in the media than Dechra Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Diploma and 0 mentions for Dechra Pharmaceuticals. Dechra Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Diploma'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dechra Pharmaceuticals Neutral
Diploma Neutral

Diploma has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, indicating a potential downside of 0.24%. Given Dechra Pharmaceuticals' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Dechra Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Diploma.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Diploma
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

105.5% of Dechra Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Diploma shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Dechra Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Diploma shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Diploma beats Dechra Pharmaceuticals on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to Howden Joinery Group?

Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) and Diploma (LON:DPLM) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Howden Joinery Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 993.17, suggesting a potential upside of 25.81%. Diploma has a consensus price target of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 0.24%. Given Howden Joinery Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Howden Joinery Group is more favorable than Diploma.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Howden Joinery Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Diploma
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, Howden Joinery Group had 4 more articles in the media than Diploma. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Howden Joinery Group and 1 mentions for Diploma. Howden Joinery Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Diploma's score of 0.00 indicating that Howden Joinery Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Howden Joinery Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Diploma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

67.4% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Diploma shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Howden Joinery Group has higher revenue and earnings than Diploma. Howden Joinery Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Howden Joinery Group£2.42B1.80£253.42M£49.0016.11
Diploma£1.65B5.54£115.40M£140.8048.33

Howden Joinery Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Howden Joinery Group pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diploma pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Howden Joinery Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Howden Joinery Group has a beta of 1.302, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.918, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Howden Joinery Group has a net margin of 11.07% compared to Diploma's net margin of 9.42%. Howden Joinery Group's return on equity of 23.58% beat Diploma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Howden Joinery Group11.07% 23.58% 10.70%
Diploma 9.42%18.55%8.32%

Summary

Howden Joinery Group beats Diploma on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to City of London?

Diploma (LON:DPLM) and City of London (LON:CTY) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Diploma pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. City of London pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. City of London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

City of London has a net margin of 97.40% compared to Diploma's net margin of 9.42%. City of London's return on equity of 22.92% beat Diploma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Diploma9.42% 18.55% 8.32%
City of London 97.40%22.92%4.00%

Diploma presently has a consensus price target of GBX 6,788.75, indicating a potential downside of 0.24%. Given Diploma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diploma is more favorable than City of London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Diploma
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
City of London
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, City of London had 11 more articles in the media than Diploma. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for City of London and 1 mentions for Diploma. City of London's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Diploma's score of 0.00 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Diploma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
City of London
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

67.3% of Diploma shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.7% of City of London shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Diploma shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of City of London shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Diploma has a beta of 0.918, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, City of London has a beta of 0.8605065, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

City of London has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Diploma. City of London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Diploma£1.65B5.54£115.40M£140.8048.33
City of London£568.96M5.20£294.08M£113.995.04

Summary

Diploma beats City of London on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to Genus?

Genus (LON:GNS) and Diploma (LON:DPLM) are both personal services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Diploma has a net margin of 9.42% compared to Genus' net margin of 7.07%. Diploma's return on equity of 18.55% beat Genus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genus7.07% 9.70% 3.31%
Diploma 9.42%18.55%8.32%

In the previous week, Genus and Genus both had 1 articles in the media. Genus' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Diploma'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Genus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Diploma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Genus currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,216.67, indicating a potential upside of 58.90%. Diploma has a consensus price target of GBX 6,788.75, indicating a potential downside of 0.24%. Given Genus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Genus is more favorable than Diploma.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genus
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Diploma
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Genus has a beta of 0.901, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.918, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Diploma has higher revenue and earnings than Genus. Genus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genus£672M2.00£7.87M£71.0028.51
Diploma£1.65B5.54£115.40M£140.8048.33

Genus pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Genus pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diploma pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

52.2% of Genus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Diploma shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Genus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Diploma shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Diploma beats Genus on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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DPLM vs. The Competition

MetricDiplomaIndustrial Distribution IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£9.13B£5.73B£9.46B£2.84B
Dividend Yield0.94%4.21%3.54%6.17%
P/E Ratio48.3321.7926.74368.18
Price / Sales5.5454.232,079.4584,612.72
Price / Cash87.8255.6927.2827.87
Price / Book10.212.694.467.49
Net Income£115.40M£242.73M£791.21M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.75%1.33%-1.57%-0.48%
1 Month Performance-1.16%4.75%0.16%-1.00%
1 Year Performance38.63%18.87%15.26%61.74%

Diploma Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DPLM
Diploma
0.7302 of 5 stars
GBX 6,805
+0.1%
GBX 6,788.75
-0.2%
+38.5%£9.13B£1.65B48.333,500
IGG
IG Group
1.7552 of 5 stars
GBX 1,815
-2.5%
GBX 1,288
-29.0%
+66.4%£6.00B£949.10M17.272,754
DPH
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.40B£761.50MN/A2,457
HWDN
Howden Joinery Group
4.3109 of 5 stars
GBX 779
-3.3%
GBX 993.17
+27.5%
-6.3%£4.29B£2.42B15.9012,000
CTY
City of London
N/AGBX 572.42
-1.5%
N/A+16.5%£2.95B£568.96M5.02N/A

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This page (LON:DPLM) was last updated on 7/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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