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DiplomaDPLMF 96 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 48.88. GuruFocus rates DPLMF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 66.04% on this metric.
Diploma's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $327 Mil. Diploma's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,135 Mil.
Hence, Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
DPLMF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.3 Med: 48.88 Max: 52.62
Current: 52.62
During the past 13 years, Diploma's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 52.62. The lowest was 41.30. And the median was 48.88.
DPLMF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 66.04% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 60.08
vs DPLMF: 52.62
Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (53.03) to Mar. 2026 (52.52).
Diploma (OTCPK:DPLMF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Diploma Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Diploma Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
DPLMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 52.52 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.88. Over the past decade, Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.30 to 52.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #54 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Diploma's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.52 is near median its 10-year median of 48.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.30 to a high of 52.62. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08. Diploma's value of 52.52 is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #54 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diploma has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diploma's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #54 out of 159 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Diploma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08. Diploma's value of 52.52 is 12.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.30 to 52.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.88 vs. the industry median of 60.08, Diploma has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Distribution companies is 60.08, based on 159 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.52 is 12.6% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.88. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.14, compared to a current price of $100.00 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.88 and 12.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 60.08. 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 Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.52 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 $100.00 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.14.
GuruFocus considers Diploma to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPLMF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 52.52 (near median its 10-year median of 48.88)
GF Value™: $76.14 vs. price of $100.00 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#54 of 159)
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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