Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IGG or DPLM?

IG Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IG Group £949.10M 6.34 £533.35M £105.10 17.29 Diploma £1.65B 5.71 £115.40M £137.30 51.06

Is IGG or DPLM more profitable?

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 IG Group 43.07% 26.63% 10.37% Diploma 9.42% 18.55% 8.32%

Does the media refer more to IGG or DPLM?

In the previous week, Diploma had 3 more articles in the media than IG Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 1 mentions for IG Group. IG Group's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Diploma's score of 0.22 indicating that IG Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment IG Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Diploma 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend DPLM or DPH?

Diploma currently has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Dechra Pharmaceuticals' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dechra Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Diploma. 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 Dechra Pharmaceuticals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, DPLM or HWDN?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Diploma £1.65B 5.71 £115.40M £137.30 51.06 Howden Joinery Group £2.42B 1.71 £253.42M £49.00 15.63

Does the media prefer DPLM or HWDN?

In the previous week, Diploma had 2 more articles in the media than Howden Joinery Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 2 mentions for Howden Joinery Group. Diploma's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Howden Joinery Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Diploma is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Diploma 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Howden Joinery Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts prefer CTY or DPLM?

Diploma has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, indicating a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Diploma's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Diploma is more favorable than City of London. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score City of London 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

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CTY or DPLM?

City of London has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio City of London £568.96M 5.00 £294.08M £113.99 4.90 Diploma £1.65B 5.71 £115.40M £137.30 51.06

Does the media prefer CTY or DPLM?

In the previous week, Diploma had 1 more articles in the media than City of London. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 3 mentions for City of London. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Diploma's score of 0.22 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment City of London 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Diploma 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, GNS or DPLM?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Genus £672M 2.19 £7.87M £71.00 31.24 Diploma £1.65B 5.71 £115.40M £137.30 51.06

Is GNS or DPLM more profitable?

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 Genus 7.07% 9.70% 3.31% Diploma 9.42% 18.55% 8.32%

Diploma (DPLM) Competitors

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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?

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

74.0% of IG Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.2% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of IG Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Diploma shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

IG Group has a beta of 0.487, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.917, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

IG Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 60.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. IG Group pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diploma pays out 43.8% 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.

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
IG Group	43.07%	26.63%	10.37%
Diploma	9.42%	18.55%	8.32%

IG Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,288, suggesting a potential downside of 29.11%. Diploma has a consensus price target of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Diploma's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Diploma is more favorable than IG Group.

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

In the previous week, Diploma had 3 more articles in the media than IG Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 1 mentions for IG Group. IG Group's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Diploma's score of 0.22 indicating that IG Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

IG Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IG Group	£949.10M	6.34	£533.35M	£105.10	17.29
Diploma	£1.65B	5.71	£115.40M	£137.30	51.06

Summary

IG Group beats Diploma on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to Dechra Pharmaceuticals?

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

Diploma currently has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Dechra Pharmaceuticals' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dechra Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Diploma.

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
Dechra Pharmaceuticals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Diploma has a beta of 0.917, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dechra Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Diploma	£1.65B	5.71	£115.40M	£137.30	51.06
Dechra Pharmaceuticals	£761.50M	0.00	-£27.90M	-£0.25	N/A

Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 60.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Dechra Pharmaceuticals pays an annual dividend of GBX 45 per share. Diploma pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dechra Pharmaceuticals pays out -18,000.0% 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.

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
Diploma	9.42%	18.55%	8.32%
Dechra Pharmaceuticals	-3.66%	-3.92%	0.75%

In the previous week, Diploma had 4 more articles in the media than Dechra Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 0 mentions for Dechra Pharmaceuticals. Diploma's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Dechra Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.00 indicating that Diploma is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diploma	Neutral
Dechra Pharmaceuticals	Neutral

68.2% of Diploma shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 105.5% of Dechra Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Diploma shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Dechra Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Diploma beats Dechra Pharmaceuticals on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to Howden Joinery Group?

Diploma (LON:DPLM) and Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) 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 media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Diploma has a beta of 0.917, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Howden Joinery Group has a beta of 1.298, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

68.2% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Diploma shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Diploma	£1.65B	5.71	£115.40M	£137.30	51.06
Howden Joinery Group	£2.42B	1.71	£253.42M	£49.00	15.63

In the previous week, Diploma had 2 more articles in the media than Howden Joinery Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 2 mentions for Howden Joinery Group. Diploma's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Howden Joinery Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Diploma is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Diploma currently has a consensus price target of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 3.16%. Howden Joinery Group has a consensus price target of GBX 929, suggesting a potential upside of 21.28%. Given Howden Joinery Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Howden Joinery Group is more favorable than Diploma.

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
Howden Joinery Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

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
Diploma	9.42%	18.55%	8.32%
Howden Joinery Group	11.07%	23.58%	10.70%

Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 60.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Howden Joinery Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Diploma pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Howden Joinery Group pays out 43.5% 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.

Summary

Diploma and Howden Joinery Group tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diploma compare to City of London?

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

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
City of London	97.40%	22.92%	4.00%
Diploma	9.42%	18.55%	8.32%

City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 60.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. City of London pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diploma pays out 43.8% 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 higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
City of London	£568.96M	5.00	£294.08M	£113.99	4.90
Diploma	£1.65B	5.71	£115.40M	£137.30	51.06

City of London has a beta of 0.8609003, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.917, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

8.7% of City of London shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.2% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of City of London shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Diploma shares are owned by company 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 has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, indicating a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Diploma's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Diploma is more favorable than City of London.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
City of London	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

In the previous week, Diploma had 1 more articles in the media than City of London. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 3 mentions for City of London. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Diploma's score of 0.22 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
City of London	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Diploma	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Diploma beats City of London on 12 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 better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Genus has a beta of 0.895, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.917, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

53.1% of Genus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.2% 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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Genus pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 60.20 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 43.8% 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.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Genus	£672M	2.19	£7.87M	£71.00	31.24
Diploma	£1.65B	5.71	£115.40M	£137.30	51.06

In the previous week, Diploma had 4 more articles in the media than Genus. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Diploma and 0 mentions for Genus. Diploma's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Genus' score of 0.00 indicating that Diploma is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Genus	Neutral
Diploma	Neutral

Genus presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,216.67, indicating a potential upside of 45.03%. Diploma has a consensus target price of GBX 6,788.75, indicating a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Genus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research 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

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
Genus	7.07%	9.70%	3.31%
Diploma	9.42%	18.55%	8.32%

Summary

Diploma beats Genus on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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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.

DPLM vs. The Competition

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Metric	Diploma	Industrial Distribution Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£9.40B	£5.80B	£9.63B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	0.90%	4.25%	3.54%	6.13%
P/E Ratio	51.06	21.65	25.20	364.76
Price / Sales	5.71	53.28	5,101.40	87,562.76
Price / Cash	87.82	55.71	28.20	27.85
Price / Book	10.51	2.66	5.09	7.67
Net Income	£115.40M	£242.73M	£794.09M	£5.88B
7 Day Performance	0.79%	-0.31%	0.85%	6.53%
1 Month Performance	0.79%	0.98%	2.73%	9.76%
1 Year Performance	51.73%	21.69%	30.98%	75.45%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DPLM Diploma	1.7557 of 5 stars	GBX 7,010 -0.4%	GBX 6,788.75 -3.2%	+52.5%	£9.40B	£1.65B	51.06	3,500
IGG IG Group	1.5475 of 5 stars	GBX 1,837 -0.4%	GBX 1,448.43 -21.2%	+63.3%	£6.08B	£949.10M	17.48	2,754
DPH Dechra Pharmaceuticals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£4.40B	£761.50M	N/A	2,457
HWDN Howden Joinery Group	2.4428 of 5 stars	GBX 780 +1.8%	GBX 924 +18.5%	-12.4%	£4.21B	£2.42B	15.92	12,000	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
CTY City of London	N/A	GBX 570.90 0.0%	N/A	+16.9%	£2.91B	£568.96M	5.01	N/A	Positive News

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Diploma (DPLM) Competitors

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

How does Diploma compare to IG Group?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in IGG or DPLM?

Which has more volatility and risk, IGG or DPLM?

Is IGG or DPLM a better dividend stock?

Is IGG or DPLM more profitable?

Do analysts rate IGG or DPLM?

Does the media refer more to IGG or DPLM?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IGG or DPLM?

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How does Diploma compare to Dechra Pharmaceuticals?

Do analysts recommend DPLM or DPH?

Which has more volatility & risk, DPLM or DPH?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, DPLM or DPH?

Is DPLM or DPH a better dividend stock?

Is DPLM or DPH more profitable?

Does the media prefer DPLM or DPH?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in DPLM or DPH?

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How does Diploma compare to Howden Joinery Group?

Which has more risk & volatility, DPLM or HWDN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of DPLM or HWDN?

Which has better earnings and valuation, DPLM or HWDN?

Does the media prefer DPLM or HWDN?

Do analysts rate DPLM or HWDN?

Is DPLM or HWDN more profitable?

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How does Diploma compare to City of London?

Is CTY or DPLM more profitable?

Is CTY or DPLM a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CTY or DPLM?

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Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CTY or DPLM?

Do analysts prefer CTY or DPLM?

Does the media prefer CTY or DPLM?

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How does Diploma compare to Genus?

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Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in GNS or DPLM?

Is GNS or DPLM a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, GNS or DPLM?

Does the media prefer GNS or DPLM?

Do analysts prefer GNS or DPLM?

Is GNS or DPLM more profitable?

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