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DiplomaDPLMF 96 Net Cash per Share is $-8.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DPLMF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 15 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks worse than 6666660% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of Diploma was 71.03. The lowest was 71.03. And the median was 71.03.
DPLMF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 4.67 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Diploma (OTCPK:DPLMF) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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Diploma Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Diploma Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's Net Cash per Share 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: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Diploma's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share of $-8.43 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. Over the past decade, Diploma's Net Cash per Share has ranged from 71.03 to 71.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #999999 out of 15 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Diploma's Net Cash per Share too high?
Diploma's current Net Cash per Share is $-8.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.03 to a high of 71.03. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #999999 out of 15 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net Cash per Share compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #999999 out of 15 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Diploma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 4.67. Historically, Diploma's own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 71.03 to 71.03 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.67, based on 15 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current Net Cash per Share is $-8.43. 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 $75.38, compared to a current price of $98.80 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-8.43. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-8.43 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 $98.80 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $75.38.
GuruFocus considers Diploma to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPLMF:
Net Cash per Share: $-8.43
GF Value™: $75.38 vs. price of $98.80 (31.1% above fair value)
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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