WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WDP - US2546871060 - Common Stock
98.02 EUR
+0.86 (+0.89%)
Taking everything into account, WDP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WDP was compared to 46 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WDP while its profitability can be described as average. WDP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WDP was profitable.
In the past year WDP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WDP 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WDP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WDP (5.88%) is better than 76.09% of its industry peers.
WDP has a Return On Equity of 10.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
WDP has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.29%) than 65.22% 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 10.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.02%) for WDP is below the current ROIC(6.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.22%, WDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDP has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.78%, WDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WDP's Gross Margin of 37.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WDP is outperformed by 67.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WDP has declined.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WDP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WDP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WDP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WDP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WDP has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. 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 2.50. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
WDP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.66. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WDP would need 3.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.66, WDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that WDP is not too dependend on debt financing.
WDP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDP outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.58%
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 41.30% of its industry peers.
WDP has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: WDP underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| 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.
WDP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.31% yearly.
WDP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.01%.
Measured over the past years, WDP 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
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 Y19.37%
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
WDP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.41.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WDP is valued cheaper than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WDP.
82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.74 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WDP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WDP'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
With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, WDP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.96, WDP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.85, WDP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
14.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
FRA:WDP (9/17/2025, 4:29:04 PM)
98.02
+0.86 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap176.23B
Analysts81.58
Price Target114.69 (17.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
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)-1.44%
PT rev (3m)3%
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 | 19.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.67 |
EPS(TTM)5.05
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)5.52
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY9.2%
SpS44.53
BVpS51.42
TBVpS-2.4
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 | 2.5 |
F-Score9
WACC7.58%
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 Y19.37%
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%