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WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:WDP - US2546871060 - Common Stock

95.74 EUR
+0.78 (+0.82%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WDP. WDP was compared to 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. WDP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WDP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WDP was profitable.
WDP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WDP 4 years were profitable.
WDP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WDP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWDP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.88%, WDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP has a better Return On Equity (10.58%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WDP (6.29%) is better than 71.11% of its industry peers.
WDP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.02%) for WDP is below the current ROIC(6.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
WDP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWDP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WDP (12.22%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDP has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.78%, WDP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WDP has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.61%, WDP is doing worse than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WDP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWDP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WDP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
WDP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WDP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WDP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WDP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingWDP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
WDP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWDP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

WDP has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. This is not the best score and indicates that WDP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WDP has a Altman-Z score of 2.45. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WDP is 3.66, which is a good value as it means it would take WDP, 3.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WDP's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WDP outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that WDP is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WDP (0.33) is better than 71.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.66
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.54%
WDP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWDP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

WDP has a Current Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that WDP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WDP has a Current ratio of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDP outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WDP's Quick ratio of 0.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WDP outperforms 42.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.66
WDP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWDP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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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, WDP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.31% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WDP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.01% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.59% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, WDP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.35% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WDP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.35%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.92%
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.
WDP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
WDP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.77, the valuation of WDP can be described as rather expensive.
WDP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WDP is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WDP.
WDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WDP is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 17.11
WDP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WDP is on the same level as its industry peers.
WDP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WDP is cheaper than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.41
EV/EBITDA 12.31
WDP.DE Per share dataWDP.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WDP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WDP's earnings are expected to grow with 13.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, WDP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
WDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.84.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, WDP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

5.2 History

The dividend of WDP decreases each year by -14.82%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WDP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareWDP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

WDP pays out 14.91% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
WDP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWDP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B
WDP.DE Dividend Payout.WDP.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WDP.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WALT DISNEY CO/THE

FRA:WDP (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

95.74

+0.78 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Inst Owners74.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap172.13B
Analysts81.58
Price Target116.35 (21.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
DP14.91%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.45%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 17.11
P/S 2.13
P/FCF 17.41
P/OCF 10.5
P/B 1.84
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.31
EPS(TTM)5.1
EY5.33%
EPS(NY)5.59
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)5.5
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)9.12
OCFY9.52%
SpS45.01
BVpS51.97
TBVpS-2.42
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.45
F-Score9
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 Y19.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y10.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%2.14%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.92%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.08%
EBIT growth 1Y24.19%
EBIT growth 3Y48.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.14%
EBIT Next Year34.3%
EBIT Next 3Y16.6%
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%