DPLM:LSEDiploma PLC Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-14 - not real-time
£5,045.00
Latest Price
4/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Diploma PLC is trading at its 30‑day support level of 5,045 GBp, with the 20‑day SMA (5,429) still above price, suggesting a short‑term floor. RSI sits near 32, indicating the stock is approaching oversold territory, while the MACD remains in a bearish configuration, pointing to continued downside pressure in the near term. Volatility is elevated at roughly 24% over the past month, yet the beta of 0.41 signals that price swings are muted relative to the broader market. Fundamentally, the company posts solid revenue growth (~10%) and healthy operating margins, but a PE ratio of 36.8 well exceeds the industry average of 29, and the discounted cash‑flow fair value (~3,878 GBp) is substantially below the current price, flagging potential overvaluation. The dividend yield of 1.2% with a payout ratio under 45% appears sustainable given positive free cash flow and a modest debt‑to‑equity profile. Overall, the stock presents a mixed picture: technical signals hint at a possible rebound from support, while valuation metrics suggest caution, especially for investors seeking near‑term upside.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- price at identified support level
- RSI indicating oversold conditions
- bearish MACD histogram
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- revenue growth and solid margins
- valuation gap between market price and DCF fair value
- stable dividend payout
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- diversified business segments across controls, seals, and life sciences
- sustainable dividend supported by free cash flow
- moderate debt levels and strong ROE
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth9.80%
Profit Margin12.13%
P/E Ratio36.8
ROE19.64%
ROA9.64%
Debt/Equity46.76
P/B Ratio683.5
Op. Cash Flow£267.6M
Free Cash Flow£271.2M
Industry P/E29.1
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI32.0
Support£5,045.00
Resistance£5,715.00
MA 20£5,429.00
MA 50£5,464.10
MA 200£5,312.44
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index72.88
Valuation
Fair Value£3,877.88
Target Price£6,040.00
Upside/Downside19.72%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.20%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.41
Volatility23.56%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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