Diploma PLC Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Controls, Seals, and Life Sciences. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, specialty adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. The Seals sector supplies sealing and fluid power products, gaskets, hoses and fittings, pumps and valves, and solutions for aftermarket repairs, original equipment manufacturing, and maintenance, repair and overhaul projects. The Life Sciences sector supplies and services equipment; provides consumables and instrumentation for surgery, diagnosis of disease, and critical care support; and supplies diagnostic and scientific technologies, surgical instruments, medical devices, endoscopes, patient monitoring equipment, specialist hospital supplies, and clinical nutrition. It serves public and private hospitals, clinics and diagnostics laboratories. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
36.61
PB ratio
679.45
Dividend yield
1.24%
Beta
1.03
Market cap
£6.72B
Enterprise value
£7.11B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Industrial Distribution / Industrials |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 3390 |
| Website | https://www.diplomaplc.com |
| Mailing address | 10-11 Charterhouse Square London EC1M 6EE United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7549 5700 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
1.24%
Dividend amount
£0.62
Payout ratio
43.85%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Diploma PLC paid £0.62 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 15 Jan 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 43.85%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.DPLM dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Diploma PLC.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Jonathan David Thomson | CEO & Director | 53 | |
| Mr. Wilson Ng | Group CFO, Group Financial Controller & Director | ||
| Ms. Holly Gillis | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Ms. Anna Lawrence | Group General Counsel & Company Secretary | ||
| Steve Sargeant | Group Corporate Development Director | ||
| Ms. Donna Catley | Group HR Director | ||
| Mr. Neil Yazdani | Chief Executive Officer of North American Seals Sector | ||
| Mr. David Goode | Sector CEO of International Controls | ||
| Mr. Alessandro Lala | Sector Chief Executive Officer of International Seals | ||
| Mr. Phillip Pratt | Group Sustainability Director |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
12.13%
Operating margin
18.91%
Return on assets
9.64%
Return on equity
19.64%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Diploma PLC is 6.72B and its enterprise value is 7.11B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of DPLM is 4.67. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of DPLM is 20.16.
The DPLM's stocks Beta value is 1.03 making it 3% more volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Diploma PLC (LSE:DPLM) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Diploma PLC's Stock Symbol?
Diploma PLC trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "DPLM".
2. What is Diploma PLC's stock price today?
One share of DPLM stock can currently be purchased for approximately £5015.
3. How can I contact Diploma PLC?
Diploma PLC's mailing address is 10-11 Charterhouse Square London EC1M 6EE United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7549 5700.
4. What is Diploma PLC's official website?
The official website of Diploma PLC is https://www.diplomaplc.com.