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DiplomaDPLMF 95 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 11.10. GuruFocus rates DPLMF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 77 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
DPLMF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.5 Med: 11.1 Max: 39.2
Current: 10.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Diploma was 39.20% per year. The lowest was -26.50% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.
DPLMF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 57.14% of 77
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.2
vs DPLMF: 10.10
During the past 12 months, Diploma's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Diploma was 0.75. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.48.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Diploma Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.191000
2026-05-28
2026-05-29
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:USD 1.349528
GBP 0.441000
2026-01-15
2026-01-16
2026-01-30
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:USD 1.353180
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Diploma's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $94.44.
Diploma's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.854512228.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Diploma was 2.12%. The lowest was 0.65%. And the median was 1.52%.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
DPLMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% mean?
Diploma (DPLMF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #33 out of 77 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Diploma's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Diploma's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% is near median its 10-year median of 11.10. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20. Diploma's value of 10.10% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #33 out of 77 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diploma has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diploma's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #33 out of 77 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Diploma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20. Diploma's value of 10.10% is 9.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.10 vs. the industry median of 9.20, 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.20, based on 77 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% is 9.8% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.10. 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 $76.42, compared to a current price of $94.44 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.10 and 9.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.20. Diploma's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10% 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 $94.44 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.42.
GuruFocus considers Diploma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPLMF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 10.10% (near median its 10-year median of 11.10)
GF Value™: $76.42 vs. price of $94.44 (23.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#33 of 77)
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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