WALT DISNEY CO/THE (WDP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WDP - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US2546871060 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WDP. WDP was compared to 47 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WDP while its profitability can be described as average. 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 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WDP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.55%, WDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WDP (8.54%) is better than 61.70% of its industry peers.
WDP has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WDP is significantly below the industry average of 10.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) for WDP is above the 3 year average (4.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
WDP has a Profit Margin of 9.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDP has declined.
WDP has a Operating Margin of 14.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDP outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
WDP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WDP has a Gross Margin of 37.10%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WDP underperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
WDP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WDP has more shares outstanding
WDP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that WDP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WDP has a better Altman-Z score (2.44) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
WDP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.94. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WDP would need 3.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WDP's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WDP outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
WDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WDP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.67 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WDP's Current ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WDP is outperformed by 65.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WDP (0.61) is worse than 68.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.11% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.42% in the past year.
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, WDP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.50% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y12.98%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WDP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WDP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. WDP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.82, the valuation of WDP can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WDP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.11, WDP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WDP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WDP is valued a bit cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.43 |
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 12.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y12.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.82%, WDP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.71, WDP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WDP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
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
19.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y12.98%
FRA:WDP (7/30/2025, 5:28:40 PM)
104.34
+0.52 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap187.58B
Analysts81.58
Price Target115.11 (10.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.82%
DP19.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.36%
PT rev (3m)4.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.97 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.43 |
EPS(TTM)4.98
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)5.54
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)5.26
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)8.72
OCFY8.36%
SpS45.36
BVpS50.32
TBVpS-5.21
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y12.98%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
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%