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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally.It operates through three business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls.The Life Sciences sector supplies clinical diagnostics instrumentation and products, consumables, specialty surgical devices, and related consumables and services to public hospitals, private clinics, pathology laboratories, scientific research, and medical segments; surgical equipment for hospital operating rooms; and distributes laboratory diagnostics, specialty medical devices, devices, equipment, and patient monitoring technologies used in operating theatres, as well as medically supervised nutrition.


It also provides supplies specialist containment solutions and analyzers for chemical, petrochemical, environmental research, and pharmaceutical technology.The Seals sector supplies various seals, gaskets, filters, cylinders, components, and kits used in heavy mobile machinery and specialized industrial equipment; and O-rings, custom molded and machined parts, fluid sealing products, and hydraulic cylinder components.The Controls sector offers cable identification, termination, and management products, and cable products; low voltage cables and cable management solutions; harness components and specialist connectors, including protective sleevings, cut-to-length tubing, kitting, connector assemblies, and prototype quantities of customized multi-core cables; fasteners and related technical support, and other value-added services for civil aerospace, motorsport, defense, and general industries, as well as supports customers with automated inventory replenishment solutions; fluid controllers, compressors, valves, temperature and pressure measurement devices, and liquid dispensing components; and silicones, adhesives, and sealants.


Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1931 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on DPLM

Diploma PLC's recent performance was negatively driven by a 4.7% decline in stock value over the past month, despite solid fundamentals. The company's increasing dividend to £0.42 in December suggests a commitment to shareholder value. However, the market's sentiment appears to be at odds with the company's fundamentals. A recent announcement has not been made in the past 3 months regarding any major acquisition or new product launch.

1.c. Company Highlights

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3. NewsRoom

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Why Analysts See Diploma Differently After Recent Upgrades And Rising Growth Confidence

Dec -03

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Diploma PLC (DPLMF) Full Year 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and ...

Nov -20

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What Developments Could Shift the Narrative for Diploma?

Nov -18

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How Recent Upgrades and Changes Are Shaping Diploma’s Edge Over Rivals

Nov -03

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Looking at the Narrative for Diploma After Analyst Upgrades and Leadership Shake-Up

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What Catalysts Are Shaping the Evolving Story for Diploma Amid Recent Changes

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FTSE 100 ends record breaking week at new high

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (7.52%)

6. Segments

Controls

Expected Growth: 7%

Diploma PLC's 7% growth is driven by strong demand for its life sciences and seals products, coupled with strategic acquisitions and expansion into new geographies. Additionally, the company's focus on operational efficiency and cost savings initiatives have contributed to its growth momentum.

Seals

Expected Growth: 9%

Diploma PLC's seals segment growth is driven by increasing demand from end-markets such as aerospace, industrial, and healthcare. Rising need for critical sealing solutions, coupled with the company's strong product portfolio and global distribution network, contributes to the 9% growth. Additionally, strategic acquisitions and investments in R&D further support the segment's expansion.

Life Sciences

Expected Growth: 6%

Diploma PLC's Life Sciences segment growth is driven by increasing demand for bioprocessing and pharmaceutical products, expansion in emerging markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the segment benefits from a strong reputation for quality and reliability, leading to long-term customer relationships and repeat business. These factors contribute to the segment's 6% growth rate.

7. Detailed Products

Seals and Gaskets

Diploma PLC provides a wide range of seals and gaskets for various industrial applications, including oil and gas, aerospace, and automotive.

O-Rings

Diploma PLC offers a variety of O-Rings in different materials and sizes for sealing applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.

Gaskets and Washers

Diploma PLC provides a range of gaskets and washers for sealing and fastening applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.

Molded Rubber Components

Diploma PLC designs and manufactures custom molded rubber components for various industrial applications, including seals, gaskets, and mounts.

Adhesives and Coatings

Diploma PLC offers a range of adhesives and coatings for bonding, sealing, and protecting surfaces in various industrial applications.

Engineering Plastics

Diploma PLC provides a range of engineering plastics for use in industrial applications, including bearings, gears, and other mechanical components.

8. Diploma PLC's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Diploma PLC operates in a niche market with limited substitutes, but there are some alternatives available to customers.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Diploma PLC has a diverse customer base, which reduces the bargaining power of individual customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Diploma PLC has a moderate level of dependence on its suppliers, but it has implemented strategies to mitigate supplier risks.

Threat Of New Entrants

Diploma PLC operates in a market with high barriers to entry, making it difficult for new entrants to join the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

Diploma PLC operates in a highly competitive market with several established players, leading to intense rivalry.

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 27.05%
Debt Cost 7.02%
Equity Weight 72.95%
Equity Cost 7.62%
WACC 7.46%
Leverage 37.08%

11. Quality Control: Diploma PLC passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

54.85$

Current Price

54.85$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows