WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DIS • US2546871060

Current stock price

102.6 USD
-1.05 (-1.01%)
At close:
102.74 USD
+0.14 (+0.14%)
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This DIS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DIS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DIS was profitable.
  • In the past year DIS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DIS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DIS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.06%, DIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DIS has a better Return On Equity (11.29%) than 87.34% of its industry peers.
  • DIS has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DIS outperforms 81.01% of its industry peers.
  • DIS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.33%. This is significantly below the industry average of 159.07%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.33%) for DIS is below the current ROIC(6.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
DIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • DIS has a better Profit Margin (12.80%) than 89.87% of its industry peers.
  • DIS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of DIS (14.24%) is better than 86.08% of its industry peers.
  • DIS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DIS has a Gross Margin (37.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DIS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
DIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. DIS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DIS is destroying value.
  • DIS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DIS has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DIS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DIS Yearly Shares OutstandingDIS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
DIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

  • DIS has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of DIS (2.22) is better than 69.62% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.61, DIS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that DIS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • DIS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DIS outperforms 53.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 6.61
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.64%
DIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.67 indicates that DIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.67, DIS is not doing good in the industry: 67.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, DIS is not doing good in the industry: 69.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.61
DIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. DIS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DIS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.45%.
  • 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 3.47%.
  • 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

  • DIS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.18% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DIS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.08%
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%

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.
DIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. DIS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DIS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.69.
  • DIS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIS is cheaper than 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DIS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • DIS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.85.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DIS is valued cheaper than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, DIS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 13.85
DIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIS is valued cheaper than 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.74
EV/EBITDA 11.82
DIS Per share dataDIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • DIS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%

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5. DIS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DIS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.16, DIS pays a better dividend. On top of this DIS pays more dividend than 89.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DIS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%

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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
DIS Yearly Dividends per shareDIS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
DIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B
DIS Dividend Payout.DIS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DIS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DIS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WALT DISNEY CO/THE

NYSE:DIS (4/24/2026, 7:30:40 PM)

After market: 102.74 +0.14 (+0.14%)

102.6

-1.05 (-1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners77.19%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.48%
Market Cap181.76B
Revenue(TTM)95.72B
Net Income(TTM)12.25B
Analysts81.62
Price Target131.84 (28.5%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
DP14.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date06-30
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)-1.32%
PT rev (3m)-2.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 13.85
P/S 1.9
P/FCF 25.74
P/OCF 11.63
P/B 1.68
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.82
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)7.41
Fwd EY7.22%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY3.88%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY8.6%
SpS54.03
BVpS61.23
TBVpS-3.84
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number89.3921 (-12.87%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Y13.08%
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.51%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%5.23%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y4.39%
EBIT growth 3Y26.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.53%
EBIT Next Year33.2%
EBIT Next 3Y15.08%
EBIT Next 5Y8.99%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for WALT DISNEY CO/THE?

WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DIS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) is 17.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.


How financially healthy is WALT DISNEY CO/THE?

The financial health rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) is 3 / 10.