WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:WDP • US2546871060
94.06 EUR
+1.38 (+1.49%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WDP. WDP was compared to 46 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While WDP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WDP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- WDP had positive earnings in the past year.
- WDP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WDP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years WDP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.28%, WDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.29%, WDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- WDP's Return On Invested Capital of 6.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDP outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WDP is below the industry average of 9.28%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.33%) for WDP is below the current ROIC(6.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- WDP has a Profit Margin of 13.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDP outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
- WDP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WDP has a better Operating Margin (14.65%) than 84.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WDP has grown nicely.
- WDP has a Gross Margin of 37.76%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WDP underperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
- WDP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WDP is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WDP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- WDP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WDP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that WDP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of WDP (2.43) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- WDP has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is a neutral value as WDP would need 4.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WDP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDP outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
- WDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WDP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WDP has a Current ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDP outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, WDP is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.56% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, WDP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.35% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.63% on average over the past years.
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
- WDP 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, WDP 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.00, the valuation of WDP can be described as rather expensive.
- 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- WDP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.84, the valuation of WDP can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WDP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, WDP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WDP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WDP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WDP is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.23 |
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 WDP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, WDP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.83, WDP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- WDP's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WDP decreases each year by -11.07%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- WDP pays out 14.54% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
WALT DISNEY CO/THE / WDP.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WDP.DE.
What is the valuation status of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) stock?
WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WDP stock?
The financial health rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.54%.