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

NYSE:DIS • US2546871060

100.89 USD
-0.43 (-0.42%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
100.304 USD
-0.59 (-0.58%)
After Hours: 3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DIS. DIS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. DIS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. DIS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DIS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DIS was profitable.
  • DIS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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

  • DIS's Return On Assets of 6.06% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
  • DIS has a better Return On Equity (11.29%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
  • DIS has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: DIS outperforms 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 7.34%.
  • 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's Profit Margin of 12.80% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 88.75% 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 87.50% 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
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

  • DIS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DIS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DIS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • DIS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 2.19. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.19, DIS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 73.75% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.33, DIS is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 6.61
Altman-Z 2.19
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC9.76%
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.
  • The Current ratio of DIS (0.67) is worse than 73.75% 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 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.45% 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 3.47%.
  • DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.63% yearly.
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.18% on average per year.
  • DIS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue Next Year6.77%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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. DIS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.39, DIS is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DIS is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say DIS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.58, the valuation of DIS can be described as correct.
  • DIS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIS is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, DIS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.39
Fwd PE 13.58
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

  • 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.32
EV/EBITDA 11.61
DIS Per share dataDIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DIS's 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)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%

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5. DIS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, DIS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.42, DIS pays a better dividend. On top of this DIS pays more dividend than 88.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DIS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%

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
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

  • 14.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
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

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DIS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WALT DISNEY CO/THE

NYSE:DIS (3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 100.304 -0.59 (-0.58%)

100.89

-0.43 (-0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners76.98%
Inst Owner Change3.05%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.59%
Market Cap178.73B
Revenue(TTM)95.72B
Net Income(TTM)12.25B
Analysts81.58
Price Target133.6 (32.42%)
Short Float %1.31%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%
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)-0.9%
PT rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.39
Fwd PE 13.58
P/S 1.87
P/FCF 25.32
P/OCF 11.43
P/B 1.65
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.61
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)7.43
Fwd EY7.36%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY3.95%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY8.75%
SpS54.03
BVpS61.23
TBVpS-3.84
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number89.39
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 2.19
F-Score8
WACC9.76%
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 Y13.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.51%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%5.23%
Revenue Next Year6.77%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y4.39%
EBIT growth 3Y26.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.53%
EBIT Next Year33.27%
EBIT Next 3Y15.13%
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 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 13.3% 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.72%.