WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DIS - US2546871060 - Common Stock
103.685 USD
+0.38 (+0.36%)
DIS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While DIS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DIS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DIS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DIS had a positive cash flow from operations.
DIS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DIS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DIS has a better Return On Assets (6.28%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
DIS has a better Return On Equity (11.29%) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
DIS has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.46%) than 76.25% of its industry peers.
DIS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.33%. This is below the industry average of 9.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.33%) for DIS is below the current ROIC(6.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.29% | ||
| ROIC | 6.46% |
ROA(3y)3.32%
ROA(5y)2.5%
ROE(3y)6.2%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)5.33%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
1.3 Margins
DIS has a Profit Margin of 13.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DIS outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
DIS's Operating Margin of 14.65% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
DIS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DIS has a Gross Margin (37.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.14% | ||
| GM | 37.76% |
OM growth 3Y21.44%
OM growth 5Y20.35%
PM growth 3Y51.18%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y2.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DIS is destroying value.
DIS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DIS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DIS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DIS has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that DIS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DIS has a better Altman-Z score (2.35) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DIS is 4.17, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DIS, 4.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DIS (4.17) is better than 76.25% of its industry peers.
DIS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, DIS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
DIS has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that DIS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, DIS is doing worse than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
DIS has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that DIS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DIS has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: DIS underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DIS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.56%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.35%.
Measured over the past years, DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.56%
EPS 3Y18.88%
EPS 5Y24.16%
EPS Q2Q%-2.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.51%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%-0.49%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DIS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.76% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DIS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.45%
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
EPS Next 5Y5.76%
Revenue Next Year6.24%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y3.08%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DIS.
DIS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIS is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, DIS is valued a bit cheaper.
DIS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.83.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. DIS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIS is valued a bit cheaper than 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DIS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DIS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, DIS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 44.94. DIS pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
DIS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DIS decreases each year by -11.07%.
DIS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of DIS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DIS pays out 14.54% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
NYSE:DIS (11/26/2025, 2:59:06 PM)
103.685
+0.38 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.2%
Inst Owner Change-2%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change1.36%
Market Cap186.42B
Revenue(TTM)94.42B
Net Income(TTM)12.40B
Analysts81.5
Price Target135.88 (31.05%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
DP14.54%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.79%
Min EPS beat(2)5.15%
Max EPS beat(2)8.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.4%
Min EPS beat(4)5.15%
Max EPS beat(4)20.27%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.85%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)12.49%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)10.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)-0.29%
PT rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY5.72%
EPS(NY)6.55
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)5.6
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)10.07
OCFY9.71%
SpS52.52
BVpS61.11
TBVpS-2.24
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number90.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.29% | ||
| ROCE | 8.47% | ||
| ROIC | 6.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.11% | ||
| OM | 14.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.14% | ||
| GM | 37.76% | ||
| FCFM | 10.67% |
ROA(3y)3.32%
ROA(5y)2.5%
ROE(3y)6.2%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)5.33%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)5.59%
ROICexc(5y)4.35%
ROICexgc(3y)21.96%
ROICexgc(5y)17.93%
ROCE(3y)6.98%
ROCE(5y)5.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.42%
OM growth 3Y21.44%
OM growth 5Y20.35%
PM growth 3Y51.18%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y2.8%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 150.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score8
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)117.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.26%
Profit Quality(3y)153.8%
Profit Quality(5y)119.01%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.56%
EPS 3Y18.88%
EPS 5Y24.16%
EPS Q2Q%-2.63%
EPS Next Y10.45%
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
EPS Next 5Y5.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.51%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%-0.49%
Revenue Next Year6.24%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y3.08%
EBIT growth 1Y16.1%
EBIT growth 3Y26.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.53%
EBIT Next Year32.89%
EBIT Next 3Y16.25%
EBIT Next 5Y7.94%
FCF growth 1Y17.74%
FCF growth 3Y111.38%
FCF growth 5Y22.89%
OCF growth 1Y29.56%
OCF growth 3Y44.41%
OCF growth 5Y18.9%
WALT DISNEY CO/THE / DIS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DIS.
What is the valuation status for DIS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) stock?
WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DIS stock?
The financial health rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DIS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) is expected to grow by 10.45% in the next year.