Disney (DIS) vs. Meta Platforms (META)
This page compares Disney (DIS) with Meta Platforms (META) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Disney (DIS) and Meta Platforms (META) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but DIS is classified in Entertainment while META is classified in Interactive Media & Services.
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| Name | The Walt Disney Company | Meta Platforms Inc Class A |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Entertainment | Interactive Media & Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Movies & Entertainment | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market Capitalization | 172.49 billion USD | 1,483.94 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 | May 18, 2012 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Disney (DIS) at 15.82 and Meta Platforms (META) at 21.27 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.27
- Max
- 75.72
- Q3
- 38.32
- Median
- 22.51
- Q1
- 11.95
- Min
- 1.69
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Disney (DIS) at 1.77 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Meta Platforms (META) at 6.90 sits in the pricier quartile — META costs more per dollar of sales.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.77
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.90
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
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 Meta Platforms (META) at 6.09 carries a peer-beating premium to book — META 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.09
- Max
- 11.02
- Q3
- 4.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.82
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 15.82 | 21.27 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.77 | 6.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.59 | 6.09 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.17% | 1.72% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 32.93% 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.93%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.58%
- Median
- 6.43%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 32.84% 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.41%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- -3.19%
- Min
- -20.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 40.62% 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
40.62%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.79%
- Q1
- -3.39%
- Min
- -26.23%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 11.01% | 32.93% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.45% | 16.40% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.54% | 32.84% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.51% | 40.62% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.16% | 81.94% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 3.35% | 22.17% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.51% | 19.89% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 151.84% | -1.55% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 58.51% | 39.84% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Meta Platforms (META) at 2.35 carries Current Ratio (MRQ) above its industry mid-range, while Disney (DIS) at 0.68 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.68
- Max
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.15
- Median
- 1.39
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.35
- Max
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.15
- Median
- 1.39
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Disney (DIS) at 0.41 and Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36
- Max
- 3.24
- Q3
- 1.40
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.68 | 2.35 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.41 | 0.36 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.11 | 0.05 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Disney (DIS) at 1.51% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36%, 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36%
- Max
- 2.65%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Disney (DIS) at 20.00% and Meta Platforms (META) at 7.64% 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.64%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 22.57%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.51% | 0.36% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 20.00% | 7.64% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | DIS | META |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -12.24% | -15.84% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 24.33% | 35.63% |
| Beta | 1.39 | 1.24 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.30M | 16.79M |