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Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Fair Value
Communication ServicesEntertainmentUnited States

Fundamental

63

Price

$101.75

Market Cap

$182.32B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners. It also provides direct-to-consumer streaming services through Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, and Hulu; sports-related video streaming content through ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+ DTC, and Star; sale/licensing of film and episodic content to television and video-on-demand services; theatrical, home entertainment, and music distribution services; DVD and Blu-ray discs, electronic home video licenses, and VOD rental services; staging and licensing of live entertainment events; and post-production services. In addition, the company operates theme parks and resorts, such as Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, and Adventures by Disney, as well as Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii. Further, it licenses its intellectual property (IP) to a third party that owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort; licenses trade names, characters, visual, literary, and other IP for use on merchandise, published materials, and games; operates a direct-to-home satellite distribution platform; sells branded merchandise through retail, online, and wholesale businesses; and develops and publishes books, comic books, and magazines. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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P/E: 7.0Score: 75Market cap: $45.66B

Comcast is the only rival that meets Disney on all three of its fronts at once: film and television studios, the Peacock streaming service, and the Universal theme parks that compete directly for the same Orlando and international resort visitors.

P/E: 21.9Score: 66Market cap: $298.64B

Netflix competes for the same streaming subscriptions and viewing hours as Disney+ and Hulu, and bids against Disney for the same film and series projects, creative talent and, increasingly, live sports rights.

P/E: 106.3Score: 49Market cap: $77.43B

Warner Bros. Discovery runs the closest mirror image of Disney's entertainment business — a major film studio, a franchise library, cable networks and the HBO Max subscription service — chasing the same cinema audiences, subscribers and advertisers.

P/E: —Score: 47Market cap: $10,330

Paramount competes with Disney for theatrical box office, for broadcast and cable advertising through CBS, and for streaming subscribers with Paramount+, including in bidding for the same sports packages.

P/E: 20.0Score: 69Market cap: $2.69T

Prime Video competes for the same household viewing time, advertising budgets and premium sports rights that Disney's streaming and ESPN businesses depend on.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$98.86B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)

Net Income

$8.60B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$10.08B

Total Equity

$109.87B

Total Liabilities

$82.90B

Current Ratio

0.71

Interest Coverage

9.97

Debt/EBITDA

2.01

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseFairly Valued

Fair Value

$89.35

Current Price

$101.75

Margin of Safety

-13.9%

Fair Value Range

$61.79 - $116.91

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$126.61
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$78.63
Earnings multiple (P/E):$67.45
Graham growth formula:$78.96
Earnings power value (EPV):$48.52
Justified P/B:$27.11
Dividend discount (Gordon):$11.85
P/FFO, funds from operations:$164.29
Mid-cycle earnings:$169.48
Revenue multiple:$116.55
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (34B / 3H / 1S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+9.79%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

21.67

ROE

11.3%

P/B Ratio

1.65

P/FCF

21.84

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

8.5%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

8.5%

WACC

10.7%

ROIC − WACC

-2.2 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (17)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • ROIC 8.5%
  • P/FCF 21.84
  • P/B Ratio 1.65
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 18.4%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 7.9%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 7.6%
  • Analyst Consensus 89% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 5.5%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.98
  • Share Dilution -0.9%
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

Failed (8)

  • EPS CAGR 2.35%
  • Price CAGR 0.22%
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Net Margin Trend 8.7% vs 12.2%

Unavailable (3)

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  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)

Piotroski F-Score

7/9

Strong financial health

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.98

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-0.9%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Hugh F. JohnstonSenior Executive VP & CFO63
Mr. Horacio E. Gutierrez J.D.Senior EVP and Chief Legal & Global Affairs Officer59
Ms. Sonia L. ColemanSenior EVP & Chief People Officer52
Mr. Robert Alan IgerSenior Advisor & Director74
Mr. Josh D'AmaroCEO & Director53
Ms. Dana WaldenPresident & Chief Creative Officer59
Mr. Paul RoederSenior Executive VP & Chief Communications Officer-
Mr. Asad AyazChief Marketing & Brand Officer-
Mr. Ronald L. IdenSenior VP & Chief Security Officer78
Mr. Joe SchottPresident of Walt Disney World Resort-

Audit Risk

5

Board Risk

1

Compensation Risk

7

Shareholder Rights Risk

4

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2025-11-13

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-05

    View document
  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-08-05

    View document

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for DIS, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 8d agoPOSITIVE
    Disney+ Price to Jump 13% as Soon as Wednesday

    Walt Disney Co. is set to implement a significant price increase of 13% on its Disney+ streaming service, with notifications beginning as early as Wednesday. This move, as analyzed by Bloomberg Intelligence, signals a strategic shift towards prioritizing profitability and ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) within its streaming division. While potentially impacting subscriber growth in the short term, the price hike is expected to bolster revenue and margins, reflecting a maturing streaming market where subscriber acquisition costs are high and focus is shifting to monetization. Investors will be watching closely for subscriber retention rates and the impact on overall company earnings.

  • 8d agoNEGATIVE
    Walt Disney, i servizi di streaming costeranno di più

    Walt Disney Co. is set to increase prices for its streaming services, narrowing the gap with its main competitor. This move comes amid a broader industry trend of price adjustments in the competitive streaming landscape. While potentially boosting revenue for Disney's direct-to-consumer segment, the price hike could impact subscriber growth and retention. Investors will be watching subscriber numbers closely in the upcoming quarters to gauge the net effect of this strategy on overall profitability and market share.

  • 8/5/2026POSITIVE
    MNTN CEO on Disney’s Ad Business, Streaming Wars Outlook

    Disney's streaming business reported a significant 64% profit growth and 14% revenue increase, signaling strong momentum in its digital content delivery. While overall advertising sales saw a more modest 3% growth, the robust performance in streaming indicates successful monetization strategies and growing subscriber engagement. This positive trend in its core digital operations, as highlighted by MNTN CEO Mark Douglas, suggests a healthy recovery and future growth potential for Disney's media empire, potentially boosting investor confidence.

  • 7/16/2026POSITIVE
    EXCLUSIVE: Disney’s cruise ship fleet generated $3 billion in the last fiscal year—and the company plans to add 5 more in a $60 billion expansion

    Disney's cruise ship division has achieved a remarkable $3 billion in revenue during the last fiscal year, a figure previously undisclosed by the company. This strong performance is a key driver behind Disney's ambitious $60 billion expansion plan, which includes adding five new cruise ships to its fleet. The financial details, unearthed through a discreetly named shell company, highlight the significant profitability and growth potential of Disney's leisure and hospitality segment. Investors should view this as a strong indicator of the division's contribution to overall company performance and future revenue streams, potentially boosting confidence in Disney's diversified business model.

via Markets Gazette