DPLMF (Diploma) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.33 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 40% Below Median


DPLMF Diploma PLC DPLMF
96 GF Score
Price $94.50
GF Value $73.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Diploma 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Diploma DPLMF 96 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.33 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates DPLMF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 103 Industrial Distribution companies, Diploma ranks worse than 70.87% on this metric.

Diploma's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.33.


The historical rank and industry rank for Diploma's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

DPLMF' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 3.87   Max: 5.36
Current: 2.33


During the past 13 years, Diploma's highest Yield on Cost was 5.36. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 3.87.


DPLMF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
70.87% of 103 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.68 vs DPLMF: 2.33

Diploma  (OTCPK:DPLMF) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


Diploma 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


DPLMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Diploma's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Diploma's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diploma's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Diploma 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Diploma is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.33 mean?
Diploma (DPLMF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.33 as of Jul. 03, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Diploma's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.64 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #73 out of 103 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Diploma's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Diploma's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.33 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 5.36. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Diploma's value of 2.33 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diploma ranks #73 out of 103 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Diploma ranks #73 out of 103 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Diploma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Diploma's value of 2.33 is 36.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Diploma's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.64 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 3.68, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.68, based on 103 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diploma's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.33 is 36.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Diploma and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diploma's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.33, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.87. 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 $73.78, compared to a current price of $94.50 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.33, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 36.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.68. Diploma's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diploma (DPLMF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.33 as of Jul. 03, 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 $94.50 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.78. GuruFocus considers Diploma to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DPLMF:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.33 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.87)
  • GF Value™: $73.78 vs. price of $94.50 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#73 of 103)

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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