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WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DIS - US2546871060 - Common Stock

111.31 USD
+0.33 (+0.3%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM
111.33 USD
+0.02 (+0.02%)
Pre-Market: 1/27/2026, 8:00:21 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DIS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DIS against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While DIS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DIS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DIS was profitable.
  • 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.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.28%, DIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DIS has a Return On Equity of 11.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: DIS outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
  • DIS has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.46%) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DIS is below the industry average of 8.74%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.46%) for DIS is above the 3 year average (5.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • The Profit Margin of DIS (13.14%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
  • DIS has a Operating Margin of 14.65%. 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 37.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIS outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • DIS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DIS has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for DIS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DIS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 2.44. 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 (2.44) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
  • DIS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is a neutral value as DIS would need 4.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DIS's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DIS outperforms 78.75% 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.
  • DIS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 4.17
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.49%
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 0.71 indicates that DIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.71, DIS is not doing good in the industry: 67.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of DIS (0.65) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.65
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.56% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, DIS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.16% on average per year.
  • 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

  • DIS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.01% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DIS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.31%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DIS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.77.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DIS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. DIS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • DIS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.65.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say DIS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 16.65
DIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DIS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DIS is cheaper than 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 85.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.72
EV/EBITDA 12.27
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of DIS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, DIS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.58, DIS pays a better dividend. On top of this DIS pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DIS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

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.
  • DIS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DIS Yearly Dividends per shareDIS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 14.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
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

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 12.72% 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 14.54%.