DPLMF (Diploma) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median


DPLMF Diploma PLC DPLMF
96 GF Score
Price $92.29
GF Value $73.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Diploma Dividend Payout Ratio?

Diploma DPLMF 96 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.48. 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 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 68.42% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DPLMF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.48   Max: 0.75
Current: 0.3

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.

DPLMF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
68.42% of 95 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs DPLMF: 0.30

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Diploma is 0.94%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Diploma was 2.12%. The lowest was 0.65%. And the median was 1.53%.

Diploma's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.59.

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.

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.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Diploma (OTCPK:DPLMF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Diploma Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Diploma Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Diploma Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.39 0.34

Diploma Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.62 0.22 0.53 0.19 0.41

DPLMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Diploma Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.814/ 2.369
=0.34

Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.588/ 1.451
=0.41

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 mean?
Diploma (DPLMF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #30 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Diploma's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Diploma's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.75. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Diploma's value of 0.41 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #30 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #30 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Diploma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Diploma's value of 0.41 is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 2.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 2.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.29 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#30 of 95)

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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