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Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Walt 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 Walt 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 Capitalization194.29 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

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

Performance Metrics

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)0.99%2.21%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)11.78%10.94%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-7.29%-7.29%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)26.87%43.95%
Beta (5Y)1.450.97
Max Drawdown (5Y)-55.15%-69.54%

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

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.13-0.03
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.18-0.05

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Walt Disney (DIS) posts ROE of 8.01%, 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

8.01%

Group distribution
Max
45.82%
Q3
17.46%
DIS
8.01%
Median
7.50%
Q1
-3.05%
Min
-26.31%
Largest peers
NFLX
53.46%
GOOGL
48.68%
GOOG
48.68%
SPOT
35.81%
META
32.26%
CMCSA
11.43%
DIS
8.01%
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Where Walt 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)

Walt Disney (DIS) keeps 8.70% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

8.70%

Group distribution
Max
32.91%
Q3
11.58%
DIS
8.70%
Median
5.49%
Q1
-3.17%
Min
-25.14%
Largest peers
GOOGL
54.77%
GOOG
54.77%
META
31.15%
NFLX
29.69%
SPOT
15.73%
CMCSA
9.20%
DIS
8.70%
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Where Walt 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)

Walt Disney (DIS) turns 19.30% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

19.30%

Group distribution
Max
40.16%
DIS
19.30%
Q3
18.63%
Median
10.04%
Q1
0.29%
Min
-19.55%
Largest peers
META
35.41%
NFLX
34.63%
GOOGL
34.03%
GOOG
34.03%
DIS
19.30%
CMCSA
18.16%
SPOT
13.52%
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Where Walt 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

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)8.01%7.50%
ROA (TTM)4.81%3.10%
Net Margin (TTM)8.70%5.49%
Operating Margin (TTM)19.30%10.04%
Gross Margin (TTM)37.60%52.28%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

EPS Growth

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

Growth Metrics

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.35%5.07%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)4.51%5.29%
EPS Growth (YoY)151.84%5.94%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)58.51%24.28%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Walt Disney (DIS) has current ratio of 0.71, 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

0.71

Group distribution
Max
4.50
Q3
2.42
Median
1.53
Q1
0.90
DIS
0.71
Min
0.25
Largest peers
GOOGL
2.72
GOOG
2.72
SPOT
2.13
META
1.90
NFLX
1.08
CMCSA
0.82
DIS
0.71
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Where Walt 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)

Walt Disney (DIS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, 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

0.39

Group distribution
Max
3.84
Q3
1.71
Median
0.60
DIS
0.39
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00
Largest peers
CMCSA
0.94
NFLX
0.60
META
0.42
DIS
0.39
GOOGL
0.19
GOOG
0.19
SPOT
0.05
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Where Walt 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

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.711.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.390.60
Net Debt / EBITDA1.951.43

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Walt Disney (DIS) has dividend yield of 1.33%, 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

1.33%

Group distribution
Max
1.70%
DIS
1.33%
Q3
0.69%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CMCSA
5.78%
DIS
1.33%
META
0.32%
GOOG
0.27%
GOOGL
0.26%
NFLX
0.00%
SPOT
0.00%
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Where Walt 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)

Walt Disney (DIS) has payout ratio of 30.93%, 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

30.93%

Group distribution
Max
60.80%
DIS
30.93%
Q3
28.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CMCSA
41.77%
DIS
30.93%
META
7.16%
GOOGL
4.26%
GOOG
4.26%
NFLX
0.00%
SPOT
0.00%
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Where Walt 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

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.33%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)30.93%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Walt Disney (DIS) trades at P/E ratio of 23.20, 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

23.20

Group distribution
Max
73.62
Q3
36.70
DIS
23.20
Median
19.19
Q1
10.72
Min
1.50
Largest peers
SPOT
35.60
DIS
23.20
META
21.92
NFLX
19.03
GOOGL
16.07
GOOG
15.92
CMCSA
7.18
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Where Walt 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)

Walt Disney (DIS) trades at 1.97 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

1.97

Group distribution
Max
8.78
Q3
3.91
DIS
1.97
Median
1.61
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00
Largest peers
GOOGL
8.78
GOOG
8.70
META
6.78
SPOT
6.39
NFLX
5.51
DIS
1.97
CMCSA
0.66
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Where Walt 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)

Walt Disney (DIS) trades at 1.77 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

1.77

Group distribution
Max
12.23
Q3
5.66
Median
1.94
DIS
1.77
Q1
0.76
Min
-1.97
Largest peers
SPOT
12.23
NFLX
9.23
GOOGL
6.29
GOOG
6.23
META
6.03
DIS
1.77
CMCSA
0.87
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Where Walt 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

Walt Disney (DIS) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: DISIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)23.2019.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.971.61
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.771.94
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.50%6.15%