WALT DISNEY CO/THE (DIS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DIS • US2546871060
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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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DIS (6.06%) is better than 84.81% of its industry peers.
- DIS has a better Return On Equity (11.29%) than 84.81% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DIS (6.34%) is better than 81.01% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DIS is below the industry average of 7.48%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.34%) for DIS is above the 3 year average (5.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- DIS's Profit Margin of 12.80% is amongst the best of the industry. DIS outperforms 88.61% 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 87.34% of its industry peers.
- DIS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.28%, DIS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. DIS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DIS is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DIS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- DIS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- DIS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.11 indicates that DIS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DIS (2.11) is better than 70.89% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DIS is 6.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take DIS, 6.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DIS (6.61) is better than 74.68% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that DIS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.33, DIS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC9.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- DIS has a Current 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.67, DIS is doing worse than 68.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of DIS (0.61) is worse than 69.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. DIS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DIS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.45%.
- 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, DIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.47% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.63% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue Next Year6.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.51%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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.
4. DIS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.26, which indicates a correct valuation of DIS.
- DIS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIS is cheaper than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- DIS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.70.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 87.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say DIS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DIS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DIS is cheaper than 79.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.95 |
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 an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
5. DIS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, DIS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- DIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.06. DIS pays more dividend than 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, DIS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DIS decreases each year by -11.07%.
- 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)-11.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- DIS pays out 14.72% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
DIS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
94.32
+1.9 (+2.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners76.98%
Inst Owner Change3.06%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.4%
Market Cap167.09B
Revenue(TTM)95.72B
Net Income(TTM)12.25B
Analysts81.58
Price Target132.91 (40.91%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-2.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.95 |
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)7.43
Fwd EY7.88%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY9.35%
SpS54.03
BVpS61.23
TBVpS-3.84
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number89.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.11 |
F-Score8
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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 Year6.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.51%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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%.