DiplomaDPLMF -3.40%97 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates DPLMF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 50% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DPLMF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Diploma was 0.74. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.46.
DPLMF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs DPLMF: 0.48
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Diploma Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Diploma Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Diploma's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #74 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Diploma's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Diploma's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.74. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Diploma's value of 0.48 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #74 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diploma has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diploma's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #74 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Diploma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Diploma's value of 0.48 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 2% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.46. 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 $74.06, compared to a current price of $91.29 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Diploma's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 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 $91.29 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.06.
GuruFocus considers Diploma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPLMF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: $74.06 vs. price of $91.29 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#74 of 148)
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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