DiplomaDPLMF 96 OCF Yield % is 2.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.64. 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 worse than 76.92% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Diploma OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 2.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.64. Over the past decade, Diploma's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.37 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #120 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Diploma's OCF Yield % too high?
Diploma's current OCF Yield % of 2.94 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 5.88. The Industrial Distribution industry median OCF Yield % is 7.82. Diploma's value of 2.94 is 62.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #120 out of 156 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diploma's OCF Yield % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #120 out of 156 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Diploma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.82. Diploma's value of 2.94 is 62.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.37 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 7.82, 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 OCF Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.82, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current OCF Yield % of 2.94 is 62.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current OCF Yield % is 2.94, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.64. 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 Yield % is 2.94, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 62.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 7.82. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current OCF Yield % is 2.94 as of Jun. 26, 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 Yield %: 2.94 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.64)
GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.29 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#120 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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