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WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DIS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2546871060 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

117.94  -0.67 (-0.56%)

After market: 117.8 -0.14 (-0.12%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DIS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DIS was compared to 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DIS while its profitability can be described as average. DIS 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

DIS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DIS had a positive cash flow from operations.
DIS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DIS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

DIS has a better Return On Assets (4.55%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.54%, DIS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
DIS has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) than 76.39% of its industry peers.
DIS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.02%) for DIS is below the current ROIC(6.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.55%
ROE 8.54%
ROIC 6.23%
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)3.54%
ROE(5y)1.89%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
DIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDIS 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

DIS has a better Profit Margin (9.47%) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DIS has declined.
DIS has a Operating Margin of 14.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DIS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DIS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 37.10%, DIS is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.55%
PM (TTM) 9.47%
GM 37.1%
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%
DIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDIS 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DIS is destroying value.
DIS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DIS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DIS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DIS Yearly Shares OutstandingDIS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
DIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDIS 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

DIS has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.42. This is in the better half of the industry: DIS outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
DIS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.94. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DIS would need 3.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DIS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DIS outperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that DIS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.35, DIS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 3.94
Altman-Z 2.42
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC13.75%
DIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDIS 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

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 68.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that DIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, DIS is doing worse than 68.06% 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 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 34.11% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DIS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.31% on average per year.
DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.42%.
Measured over the past years, DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.11%
EPS 3Y29.57%
EPS 5Y-3.31%
EPS Q2Q%19.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%

3.2 Future

DIS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.50% yearly.
DIS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue Next Year4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDIS 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

DIS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.55.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 84.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DIS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DIS.
79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DIS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 18.55
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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DIS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.46
EV/EBITDA 13.32
DIS Per share dataDIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DIS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DIS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, DIS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
DIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.31. DIS pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DIS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

5.2 History

The dividend of DIS decreases each year by -14.82%.
DIS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of DIS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DIS Yearly Dividends per shareDIS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DIS pays out 19.33% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
DIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDIS 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
DIS Dividend Payout.DIS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DIS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WALT DISNEY CO/THE

NYSE:DIS (6/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 117.8 -0.14 (-0.12%)

117.94

-0.67 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners73.16%
Inst Owner Change2.04%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.53%
Market Cap212.03B
Analysts80
Price Target127.22 (7.87%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio1.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
DP19.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-24 2025-06-24 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.01%
Min EPS beat(2)19.75%
Max EPS beat(2)20.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.45%
Min EPS beat(4)2.45%
Max EPS beat(4)20.27%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.05%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.54%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)11.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.01%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.96%
PT rev (1m)2.07%
PT rev (3m)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)6%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 18.55
P/S 2.25
P/FCF 19.46
P/OCF 11.73
P/B 2.03
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.32
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)6.06
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)10.06
OCFY8.53%
SpS52.31
BVpS58.04
TBVpS-6.01
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.55%
ROE 8.54%
ROCE 8.46%
ROIC 6.23%
ROICexc 6.46%
ROICexgc 24.7%
OM 14.55%
PM (TTM) 9.47%
GM 37.1%
FCFM 11.59%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 3.94
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 140.69%
Cap/Sales 7.64%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.22%
Profit Quality 122.29%
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.61
Altman-Z 2.42
F-Score8
WACC13.75%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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)34.11%
EPS 3Y29.57%
EPS 5Y-3.31%
EPS Q2Q%19.83%
EPS Next Y17.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
Revenue Next Year4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
EBIT growth 1Y31.09%
EBIT growth 3Y48.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.14%
EBIT Next Year34.42%
EBIT Next 3Y15.74%
EBIT Next 5Y8.92%
FCF growth 1Y681.08%
FCF growth 3Y62.65%
FCF growth 5Y37.68%
OCF growth 1Y169.5%
OCF growth 3Y35.89%
OCF growth 5Y16.16%