DPLMF (Diploma) OCF Margin %: 13.04% (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median


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Price $92.29
GF Value $73.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Diploma OCF Margin %?

Diploma DPLMF 96 OCF Margin % is 13.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 14.64. 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 91.03% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Diploma's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $148 Mil. Diploma's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,135 Mil. Therefore, Diploma's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.04%.

As of today, Diploma's current OCF Yield % is 2.94%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DPLMF' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.34   Med: 14.64   Max: 17.55
Current: 17.27


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Diploma was 17.55%. The lowest was 12.34%. And the median was 14.64%.

DPLMF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
91.03% of 156 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.24 vs DPLMF: 17.27


Diploma OCF Margin % Related Terms


Diploma OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diploma's OCF 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.

Diploma OCF Margin % Chart

Diploma Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.74 12.34 15.76 14.53 17.55

Diploma Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.17 16.60 13.00 21.72 13.04

DPLMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Diploma OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Diploma's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=361.622/2060.135
=17.55 %

Diploma's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=148/1134.8
=13.04 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 13.04% mean?
Diploma (DPLMF) has a OCF Margin % of 13.04% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 14.64. Over the past decade, Diploma's OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.34 to 17.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #14 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Diploma's OCF Margin % too high?
Diploma's current OCF Margin % of 13.04% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 14.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.34 to a high of 17.55. The Industrial Distribution industry median OCF Margin % is 6.24. Diploma's value of 13.04% is 109% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #14 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 OCF Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #14 out of 156 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Diploma in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.24. Diploma's value of 13.04% is 109% above this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.34 to 17.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.64 vs. the industry median of 6.24, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.24, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current OCF Margin % of 13.04% is 109% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current OCF Margin % is 13.04%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 14.64. 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 OCF Margin % is 13.04%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 14.64 and 109% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.24. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current OCF Margin % is 13.04% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: 13.04% (11% below median its 10-year median of 14.64)
  • GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.29 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 109% above the Industrial Distribution median (#14 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 Business Description

Address 10-11 Charterhouse Square, London, GBR, EC1M 6EE
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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