DIS vs. NTES: Disney vs. NetEase Stock Comparison
This page compares Disney (DIS) with NetEase (NTES) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -14.72% | -2.91% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 24.19% | 29.37% |
| Beta | 1.39 | 0.71 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.24M | 853.55K |
Company Profile
Disney (DIS) and NetEase (NTES) both belong to the Entertainment industry, though DIS is classified under Movies & Entertainment while NTES falls under Interactive Home Entertainment.
Disney (DIS) trades as ordinary local shares, while NetEase (NTES) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Name | The Walt Disney Company | NetEase, Inc. American Depositary Receipt |
| Country/Region | United States | China |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Movies & Entertainment | Interactive Home Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 173.72 billion USD | 80.61 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 | June 30, 2000 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Disney (DIS) at 16.01 and NetEase (NTES) at 16.11 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
16.01
- Max
- 71.35
- Q3
- 37.05
- Median
- 21.91
- DIS
- 16.01
- Q1
- 11.66
- Min
- 1.74
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
16.11
- Max
- 71.35
- Q3
- 37.05
- Median
- 21.91
- NTES
- 16.11
- Q1
- 11.66
- Min
- 1.74
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
On P/S ratio, both Disney (DIS) at 1.79 and NetEase (NTES) at 0.70 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.79
- Max
- 8.58
- Q3
- 3.91
- DIS
- 1.79
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.70
- Max
- 8.58
- Q3
- 3.91
- Median
- 1.48
- NTES
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Disney (DIS) at 1.61 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while NetEase (NTES) at 16.55 prices above its benchmark range — NTES looks rich relative to book.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.61
- Max
- 11.21
- Q3
- 5.56
- Median
- 1.93
- DIS
- 1.61
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- -2.89
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
16.55
- NTES
- 16.55
- Max
- 11.21
- Q3
- 5.56
- Median
- 1.93
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- -2.89
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 16.01 | 16.11 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.79 | 0.70 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.61 | 16.55 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.16% | 42.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
NetEase (NTES) at 22.13% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Disney (DIS) at 11.01% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for NTES.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
11.01%
- Max
- 46.65%
- Q3
- 16.35%
- DIS
- 11.01%
- Median
- 6.52%
- Q1
- -4.21%
- Min
- -29.59%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
22.13%
- Max
- 46.65%
- NTES
- 22.13%
- Q3
- 16.35%
- Median
- 6.52%
- Q1
- -4.21%
- Min
- -29.59%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Disney (DIS) at 11.54% and NetEase (NTES) at 29.84% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
11.54%
- Max
- 30.77%
- DIS
- 11.54%
- Q3
- 10.51%
- Median
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -3.12%
- Min
- -20.69%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
29.84%
- Max
- 30.77%
- NTES
- 29.84%
- Q3
- 10.51%
- Median
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -3.12%
- Min
- -20.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
NetEase (NTES) at 41.37% operates in the top operating margin 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%
- DIS
- 15.51%
- Median
- 8.47%
- Q1
- -3.09%
- Min
- -26.23%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
41.37%
- NTES
- 41.37%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 8.47%
- Q1
- -3.09%
- Min
- -26.23%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 11.01% | 22.13% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.45% | 11.00% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.54% | 29.84% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.51% | 41.37% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.16% | 65.69% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 3.35% | 6.96% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.51% | 5.29% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 151.84% | 14.04% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 58.51% | 19.31% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
NetEase (NTES) at 3.29 carries current ratio above its industry’s typical 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
- 4.23
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 1.36
- Q1
- 0.89
- DIS
- 0.68
- Min
- 0.31
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
3.29
- Max
- 4.23
- NTES
- 3.29
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 1.36
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
NetEase (NTES) at 0.06 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Disney (DIS) at 0.41 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.41
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.30
- Median
- 0.54
- DIS
- 0.41
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.06
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.30
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- NTES
- 0.06
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.68 | 3.29 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.41 | 0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.11 | -3.97 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Disney (DIS) at 1.50% and NetEase (NTES) at 2.40% offer top-quartile dividend income relative to share price within their industries.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.50%
- Max
- 2.67%
- DIS
- 1.50%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.40%
- Max
- 2.67%
- NTES
- 2.40%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Disney (DIS) at 20.00% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while NetEase (NTES) at 39.66% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.
DIS
Media & Entertainment industry group
20.00%
- Max
- 57.34%
- Q3
- 24.40%
- DIS
- 20.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
39.66%
- Max
- 57.34%
- NTES
- 39.66%
- Q3
- 24.40%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | DIS | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.50% | 2.40% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 20.00% | 39.66% |