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Disney (DIS) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Disney (DIS): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Media & Entertainment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Disney (DIS)
Profile ItemDIS
NameThe Walt Disney Company
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
GICS Sub-IndustryMovies & Entertainment
Market Capitalization167.04 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

DIS
GSPC
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Disney (DIS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Disney (DIS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Disney (DIS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-18.07%-0.06%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)3.73%4.68%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-10.83%-7.49%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

DIS
GSPC
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Disney (DIS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Disney (DIS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)25.64%46.09%
Beta (5Y)1.390.97
Max Drawdown (5Y)-57.33%-75.28%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. DIS is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.86-0.09
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.18-0.13

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Disney (DIS) posts ROE of 11.01%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

11.01%

Group distribution
Max
37.99%
Q3
15.97%
DIS
11.01%
Median
6.52%
Q1
-3.40%
Min
-25.84%
Largest peers
NFLX
49.54%
GOOG
48.68%
GOOGL
48.68%
SPOT
37.99%
META
29.85%
NTES
22.13%
DIS
11.01%
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on ROE within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Disney (DIS) keeps 11.54% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

11.54%

Group distribution
Max
30.77%
DIS
11.54%
Q3
10.56%
Median
3.58%
Q1
-3.26%
Min
-17.61%
Largest peers
GOOG
54.77%
GOOGL
54.77%
NTES
29.84%
META
29.84%
NFLX
28.22%
SPOT
15.45%
DIS
11.54%
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on net margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Disney (DIS) turns 15.51% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.51%

Group distribution
Max
41.37%
Q3
17.33%
DIS
15.51%
Median
8.59%
Q1
-3.29%
Min
-27.39%
Largest peers
NTES
41.37%
GOOG
34.03%
GOOGL
34.03%
NFLX
33.38%
META
30.88%
SPOT
15.77%
DIS
15.51%
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on operating margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)11.01%6.52%
ROA (TTM)4.45%2.63%
Net Margin (TTM)11.54%3.58%
Operating Margin (TTM)15.51%8.59%
Gross Margin (TTM)37.16%50.70%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Disney (DIS) grew revenue 3.35%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Disney (DIS): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Disney (DIS) grew earnings per share 151.84%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.

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Disney (DIS): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.35%3.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)4.51%5.11%
EPS Growth (YoY)151.84%3.55%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)58.51%25.39%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Disney (DIS) has current ratio of 0.68, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.68

Group distribution
Max
4.77
Q3
2.59
Median
1.40
Q1
0.91
DIS
0.68
Min
0.09
Largest peers
NTES
3.29
GOOG
2.72
GOOGL
2.72
META
2.23
SPOT
2.06
NFLX
1.14
DIS
0.68
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on current ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Disney (DIS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.41

Group distribution
Max
2.46
Q3
1.08
Median
0.47
DIS
0.41
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00
Largest peers
NFLX
0.55
META
0.43
DIS
0.41
GOOG
0.19
GOOGL
0.19
NTES
0.06
SPOT
0.06
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.681.40
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.410.47
Net Debt / EBITDA2.111.42

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Disney (DIS) has dividend yield of 1.56%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.56%

Group distribution
Max
1.96%
DIS
1.56%
Q3
0.84%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
NTES
3.17%
DIS
1.56%
META
0.39%
GOOGL
0.25%
GOOG
0.25%
NFLX
0.00%
SPOT
0.00%
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on dividend yield within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Disney (DIS) has payout ratio of 20.00%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

20.00%

Group distribution
Max
42.31%
DIS
20.00%
Q3
17.15%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
NTES
39.66%
DIS
20.00%
META
7.91%
GOOG
4.26%
GOOGL
4.26%
NFLX
0.00%
SPOT
0.00%
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on payout ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.56%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Disney (DIS) trades at P/E ratio of 15.39, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.39

Group distribution
Max
75.01
Q3
39.52
Median
20.47
DIS
15.39
Q1
12.62
Min
1.80
Largest peers
SPOT
33.78
NFLX
22.55
META
20.96
GOOG
17.89
GOOGL
17.86
NTES
17.06
DIS
15.39
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on P/E ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Disney (DIS) trades at 1.72 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.72

Group distribution
Max
7.03
Q3
3.84
DIS
1.72
Median
1.55
Q1
0.68
Min
0.00
Largest peers
GOOG
9.78
GOOGL
9.77
META
6.21
NFLX
6.17
SPOT
5.86
DIS
1.72
NTES
0.75
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on P/S ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Disney (DIS) trades at 1.54 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.54

Group distribution
Max
12.83
Q3
5.91
Median
2.02
DIS
1.54
Q1
0.82
Min
-3.84
Largest peers
NTES
17.48
SPOT
11.27
NFLX
9.90
GOOG
7.01
GOOGL
7.00
META
5.80
DIS
1.54
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Where Disney (DIS) stands on P/B ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)15.3920.47
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.721.55
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.542.02
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.25%6.71%