WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DIS • US2546871060
106.05 USD
+1.64 (+1.57%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026
105.9 USD
-0.15 (-0.14%)
After Hours: 2/24/2026, 4:11:52 PM
Taking everything into account, DIS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DIS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While DIS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
- In the past 5 years DIS has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years DIS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.06%, DIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIS's Return On Equity of 11.29% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 83.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DIS (6.34%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DIS is below the industry average of 7.68%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.33%) for DIS is below the current ROIC(6.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.29% | ||
| ROIC | 6.34% |
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's Profit Margin of 12.80% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
- DIS has a Operating Margin of 14.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DIS outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- DIS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DIS's Gross Margin of 37.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIS outperforms 46.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.8% | ||
| GM | 37.28% |
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DIS has less shares outstanding
- DIS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DIS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that DIS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DIS (2.22) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
- DIS has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.61. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DIS would need 6.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.61, DIS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DIS (0.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC9.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- DIS has a Current Ratio of 0.67. 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 Current ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: DIS underperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
- DIS has a Quick Ratio of 0.67. 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 Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, DIS is doing worse than 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.45% over the past year.
- DIS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.16% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.47% in the last year.
- 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)5.45%
EPS 3Y18.88%
EPS 5Y24.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.51%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%5.23%
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 7.01% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.86%
EPS Next 2Y11.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y5.53%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
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 18.28 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DIS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DIS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- DIS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.35, DIS is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DIS is valued cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 78.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)1.42
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y11.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%, 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 7.44. 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 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DIS decreases each year by -11.07%.
- DIS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- DIS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 14.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners75.62%
Inst Owner Change2.95%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.47%
Market Cap187.87B
Revenue(TTM)95.72B
Net Income(TTM)12.25B
Analysts81.08
Price Target134.82 (27.13%)
Short Float %1.25%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
DP14.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.96%
Min EPS beat(2)2.76%
Max EPS beat(2)5.15%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.02%
Min EPS beat(4)2.76%
Max EPS beat(4)19.75%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.4%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.64%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.68%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.28%
PT rev (1m)-0.76%
PT rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY5.47%
EPS(NY)7.39
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY8.32%
SpS54.03
BVpS61.23
TBVpS-3.84
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number89.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.29% | ||
| ROCE | 8.31% | ||
| ROIC | 6.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.13% | ||
| OM | 14.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.8% | ||
| GM | 37.28% | ||
| FCFM | 7.38% |
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 Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 159.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 57.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score8
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)5.45%
EPS 3Y18.88%
EPS 5Y24.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7.39%
EPS Next Y12.86%
EPS Next 2Y11.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.51%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%5.23%
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y5.53%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y4.39%
EBIT growth 3Y26.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.53%
EBIT Next Year32.64%
EBIT Next 3Y14.2%
EBIT Next 5Y8.5%
FCF growth 1Y-11.06%
FCF growth 3Y111.38%
FCF growth 5Y22.89%
OCF growth 1Y20.01%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for WALT DISNEY CO/THE?
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.
What is the expected EPS growth for WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) is expected to grow by 12.86% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) stock?
The dividend rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.72%.