DiplomaDPLMF 96 Days Payable is 109.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 52.80. GuruFocus rates DPLMF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 87.01% on this metric.
Diploma's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $354 Mil. Diploma's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $590 Mil.
Hence, Diploma's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
DPLMF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.91 Med: 52.8 Max: 102.6
Current: 102.6
During the past 13 years, Diploma's highest Days Payable was 102.60. The lowest was 35.91. And the median was 52.80.
DPLMF's Days Payable is ranked better than 87.01% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 56.115
vs DPLMF: 102.60
Diploma's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (97.47) to Mar. 2026 (109.46).
It may suggest that Diplomadelayed paying its suppliers.
Diploma Days Payable Related Terms
Diploma Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's Days Payable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Diploma Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Diploma's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Diploma (DPLMF) has a Days Payable of 109.46 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 52.80. Over the past decade, Diploma's Days Payable has ranged from 35.91 to 102.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #20 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Diploma's Days Payable too high?
Diploma's current Days Payable of 109.46 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 52.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.91 to a high of 102.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 56.12. Diploma's value of 109.46 is 95.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #20 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diploma has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diploma's Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #20 out of 154 companies for Days Payable. This places Diploma in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 56.12. Diploma's value of 109.46 is 95.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own Days Payable has ranged from 35.91 to 102.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.80 vs. the industry median of 56.12, Diploma has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 56.12, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current Days Payable of 109.46 is 95.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 56.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current Days Payable is 109.46, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 52.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diploma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diploma (DPLMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.82, compared to a current price of $92.29 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 109.46, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 52.80 and 95.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 56.12. Diploma's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current Days Payable is 109.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Diploma (DPLMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diploma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.29 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.82.
GuruFocus considers Diploma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPLMF:
Days Payable: 109.46 (107% above median its 10-year median of 52.80)
GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.29 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#20 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DPLMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diploma PLC is a group of businesses supplying specialised technical products and services to various industries. The Group is organized into three main reportable business sectors: Controls, Seals and Life Sciences. The company offers consumables, instrumentation, and related services to the healthcare and environmental industries; seals, gaskets, filters, cylinders, components, and kits for heavy mobile machinery and industrial equipment; and specialized wiring, connectors, fasteners, and control devices for various applications. It operates in segments such as Wire & Cable (UK), Industrial Automation, Specialty Adhesives, Windy City Wire, Interconnect and Specialty Fasteners. The company operates in UK, USA, Rest of Europe, and Rest of World.
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