WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DIS - US2546871060 - Common Stock
115.05 USD
-1.05 (-0.9%)
Overall DIS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DIS against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. DIS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DIS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DIS had positive earnings in the past year.
DIS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DIS 4 years were profitable.
DIS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DIS (5.88%) is better than 82.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.58%, DIS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.29%, DIS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DIS is significantly below the industry average of 9.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.29%) for DIS is above the 3 year average (4.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.58% | ||
| ROIC | 6.29% |
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)3.54%
ROE(5y)1.89%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
1.3 Margins
DIS has a better Profit Margin (12.22%) than 88.75% of its industry peers.
DIS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DIS's Operating Margin of 14.78% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DIS has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.61%, DIS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
DIS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 37.61% |
OM growth 3Y33.94%
OM growth 5Y-5.16%
PM growth 3Y22.52%
PM growth 5Y-19.28%
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
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 more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DIS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DIS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that DIS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DIS has a Altman-Z score of 2.51. This is in the better half of the industry: DIS outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DIS is 3.66, which is a good value as it means it would take DIS, 3.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DIS (3.66) is better than 76.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that DIS is not too dependend on debt financing.
DIS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIS outperforms 53.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that DIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.72, DIS is not doing good in the industry: 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DIS has a Quick Ratio of 0.72. 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 0.66, DIS is not doing good in the industry: 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.45% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DIS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.31% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.01% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.45%
EPS 3Y29.57%
EPS 5Y-3.31%
EPS Q2Q%15.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y10.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%2.14%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.35% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
EPS Next 5Y7.35%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.08%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
DIS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.30.
85.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, DIS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.64, the valuation of DIS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say DIS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DIS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIS is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DIS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DIS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DIS has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.26, DIS pays a better dividend. On top of this DIS pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DIS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DIS decreases each year by -14.82%.
DIS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DIS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
14.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
NYSE:DIS (9/18/2025, 2:40:09 PM)
115.05
-1.05 (-0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner Change3.62%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change1.32%
Market Cap206.85B
Analysts81.58
Price Target135.82 (18.05%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
DP14.91%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.08%
Min EPS beat(2)8.42%
Max EPS beat(2)19.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.72%
Min EPS beat(4)2.45%
Max EPS beat(4)20.27%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.24%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.25%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.08%
PT rev (1m)0.55%
PT rev (3m)6.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.8 |
EPS(TTM)5.96
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)6.52
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)6.42
FCFY5.58%
OCF(TTM)10.65
OCFY9.26%
SpS52.58
BVpS60.71
TBVpS-2.83
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.58% | ||
| ROCE | 8.54% | ||
| ROIC | 6.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.38% | ||
| OM | 14.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 37.61% | ||
| FCFM | 12.22% |
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)3.54%
ROE(5y)1.89%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.27%
ROICexc(5y)3.26%
ROICexgc(3y)18.28%
ROICexgc(5y)14.25%
ROCE(3y)5.45%
ROCE(5y)4.13%
ROICexcg growth 3Y38.24%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y48.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.35%
OM growth 3Y33.94%
OM growth 5Y-5.16%
PM growth 3Y22.52%
PM growth 5Y-19.28%
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 145.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 99.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
F-Score9
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)98.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.79%
Profit Quality(3y)138.03%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.45%
EPS 3Y29.57%
EPS 5Y-3.31%
EPS Q2Q%15.83%
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
EPS Next 5Y7.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y10.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%2.14%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.08%
EBIT growth 1Y24.19%
EBIT growth 3Y48.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.14%
EBIT Next Year35.7%
EBIT Next 3Y16.33%
EBIT Next 5Y8.92%
FCF growth 1Y305.9%
FCF growth 3Y62.65%
FCF growth 5Y37.68%
OCF growth 1Y152.31%
OCF growth 3Y35.89%
OCF growth 5Y16.16%