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Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL)

This page compares Disney (DIS) with Alphabet (GOOGL) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Disney (DIS) and Alphabet (GOOGL) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but DIS is classified in Entertainment while GOOGL is classified in Interactive Media & Services.

SymbolDISGOOGL
NameThe Walt Disney CompanyAlphabet Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & EntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainmentInteractive Media & Services
GICS Sub-IndustryMovies & EntertainmentInteractive Media & Services
Market Capitalization172.49 billion USD4,442.13 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962August 19, 2004
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Disney (DIS) at 15.82 and Alphabet (GOOGL) at 27.78 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.82

Max
75.72
Q3
38.32
Median
22.51
Q1
11.95
Min
1.69

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

27.78

Max
75.72
Q3
38.32
Median
22.51
Q1
11.95
Min
1.69
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Disney (DIS) at 1.77 prices around its industry’s typical Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 10.51 clears its benchmark range — GOOGL looks notably rich on sales.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.77

Max
7.72
Q3
3.59
Median
1.43
Q1
0.52
Min
0.00

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

10.51

Max
7.72
Q3
3.59
Median
1.43
Q1
0.52
Min
0.00
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Disney (DIS) at 1.59 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 9.22 carries a peer-beating premium to book — GOOGL is pricier on assets.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.59

Max
11.02
Q3
4.89
Median
1.88
Q1
0.77
Min
-2.82

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

9.22

Max
11.02
Q3
4.89
Median
1.88
Q1
0.77
Min
-2.82
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)15.8227.78
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.7710.51
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.599.22
Free Cash Flow Yield2.17%0.63%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) at 38.89% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Disney (DIS) at 11.01%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

11.01%

Max
38.89%
Q3
15.58%
Median
6.43%
Q1
-4.34%
Min
-29.59%

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

38.89%

Max
38.89%
Q3
15.58%
Median
6.43%
Q1
-4.34%
Min
-29.59%
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) at 37.92% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Disney (DIS) at 11.54% also retains a top-quartile share.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

11.54%

Max
30.77%
Q3
10.41%
Median
3.55%
Q1
-3.19%
Min
-20.69%

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

37.92%

Max
30.77%
Q3
10.41%
Median
3.55%
Q1
-3.19%
Min
-20.69%
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) at 36.12% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Disney (DIS) at 15.51%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.51%

Max
41.37%
Q3
16.41%
Median
7.79%
Q1
-3.39%
Min
-26.23%

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

36.12%

Max
41.37%
Q3
16.41%
Median
7.79%
Q1
-3.39%
Min
-26.23%
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
Return on Equity (TTM)11.01%38.89%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.45%14.64%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)11.54%37.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)15.51%36.12%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)37.16%60.37%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
1-Year Revenue Growth3.35%15.09%
3-Year Revenue CAGR4.51%12.51%

EPS Growth

Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
1-Year EPS Growth151.84%34.45%
3-Year EPS CAGR58.51%33.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Alphabet (GOOGL) at 1.92 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Disney (DIS) at 0.68 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for DIS.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.68

Max
3.53
Q3
2.15
Median
1.39
Q1
0.89
Min
0.31

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.92

Max
3.53
Q3
2.15
Median
1.39
Q1
0.89
Min
0.31
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Disney (DIS) at 0.41 and Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.20 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.41

Max
3.24
Q3
1.40
Median
0.54
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.20

Max
3.24
Q3
1.40
Median
0.54
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.681.92
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.410.20
Net Debt / EBITDA2.11-0.19

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Disney (DIS) at 1.51% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.24%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.51%

Max
2.65%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.24%

Max
2.65%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Disney (DIS) at 20.00% and Alphabet (GOOGL) at 6.41% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

20.00%

Max
49.56%
Q3
22.57%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

6.41%

Max
49.56%
Q3
22.57%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.51%0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.00%6.41%

Performance & Risk

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Disney (DIS) vs. Alphabet (GOOGL): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolDISGOOGL
1-Year Return-12.24%110.03%
1-Year Volatility24.33%29.36%
Beta1.391.24
3-Month Avg. Volume9.30M29.15M