DiplomaDPLMF 96 FCF Margin % is 12.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.46. 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 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Diploma's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $138 Mil. Diploma's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,135 Mil. Therefore, Diploma's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DPLMF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.82 Med: 13.46 Max: 16.61
Current: 16.21
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Diploma was 16.61%. The lowest was 10.82%. And the median was 13.46%.
DPLMF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 94.23% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.05
vs DPLMF: 16.21
Diploma FCF Margin % Related Terms
Diploma FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 12.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.46. Over the past decade, Diploma's FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.82 to 16.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #9 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Diploma's FCF Margin % too high?
Diploma's current FCF Margin % of 12.15% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.82 to a high of 16.61. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 4.05. Diploma's value of 12.15% is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #9 out of 156 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 FCF Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #9 out of 156 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Diploma in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.05. Diploma's value of 12.15% is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.82 to 16.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.46 vs. the industry median of 4.05, 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.05, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current FCF Margin % of 12.15% is 200% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current FCF Margin % is 12.15%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.46. 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 $73.82, compared to a current price of $92.29 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.15%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.46 and 200% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.05. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current FCF Margin % is 12.15% 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:
FCF Margin %: 12.15% (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.46)
GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.29 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200% above the Industrial Distribution median (#9 of 156)
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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