DiplomaDPLMF 96 Pretax Margin % is 16.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 13.54. 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 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks better than 95.54% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Diploma's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $186 Mil. Diploma's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,135 Mil. Therefore, Diploma's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DPLMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.27 Med: 13.54 Max: 16.29
Current: 16.11
DPLMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.54% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs DPLMF: 16.11
Diploma (OTCPK:DPLMF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Diploma Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Diploma Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diploma's Pretax 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.
DPLMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 16.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 13.54. Over the past decade, Diploma's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.27 to 16.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #7 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Diploma's Pretax Margin % too high?
Diploma's current Pretax Margin % of 16.38% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.27 to a high of 16.29. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Diploma's value of 16.38% is 306.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #7 out of 157 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 Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #7 out of 157 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Diploma in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Diploma's value of 16.38% is 306.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.27 to 16.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.54 vs. the industry median of 4.03, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current Pretax Margin % of 16.38% is 306.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current Pretax Margin % is 16.38%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 13.54. 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 Pretax Margin % is 16.38%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.54 and 306.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.38% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 16.38% (21% above median its 10-year median of 13.54)
GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.29 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#7 of 157)
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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