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

FRA:WDP - US2546871060 - Common Stock

100.58 EUR
+0.28 (+0.28%)
Last: 9/4/2025, 3:03:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WDP. WDP was compared to 42 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. WDP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WDP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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.
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

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.88%, WDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP has a better Return On Equity (10.58%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
WDP has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WDP is significantly below the industry average of 10.22%.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.22%, WDP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
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 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WDP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WDP has a worse Gross Margin (37.61%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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

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
The number of shares outstanding for WDP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WDP is higher compared to a year ago.
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 2.52. 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 better Altman-Z score (2.52) than 73.81% 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.
WDP's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDP outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
WDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WDP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: WDP outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.66
Altman-Z 2.52
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.75%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WDP has a worse Current ratio (0.72) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that WDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, WDP is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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

WDP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.45%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.31% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WDP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.01% in the last year.
WDP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.59% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.35% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
EPS Next 5Y7.35%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.08%

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.
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.
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

WDP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WDP indicates a rather cheap valuation: WDP is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WDP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WDP.
WDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WDP is cheaper than 80.95% 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 22.48.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.68
Fwd PE 17.97
WDP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300

4.2 Price Multiples

WDP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.25
EV/EBITDA 12.87
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WDP may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WDP's earnings are expected to grow with 13.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%

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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 2.05, 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 RankSector 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
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

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%
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 (9/4/2025, 3:03:54 PM)

100.58

+0.28 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap180.84B
Analysts81.58
Price Target116.24 (15.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0.98%
PT rev (3m)5.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.68
Fwd PE 17.97
P/S 2.23
P/FCF 18.25
P/OCF 11.01
P/B 1.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.87
EPS(TTM)5.11
EY5.08%
EPS(NY)5.6
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)5.51
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)9.14
OCFY9.09%
SpS45.12
BVpS52.09
TBVpS-2.43
PEG (NY)1.02
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 2.52
F-Score9
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
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%