Breakdown DIS (Walt Disney) Litigation Risk Buy Signal
NYQ Β· Communication Services Β· Entertainment
$106.42
-2.17 (-2.00%)
DIS Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals
DIS Stock Snapshot β Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
DIS Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$183.75B
P/E Ratio
21.94
Forward P/E
14.23
PEG Ratio
2.87
P/B Ratio
1.67
EPS
$4.85
Dividend Yield
1.38%
52W Range
$92.19 β $117.09
Beta
1.41
Volume
8.7M
ROE
8.0%
Profit Margin
8.7%
Revenue Growth
6.8%
Gross Margin
37.6%
EV/EBITDA
11.22
Analyst Target
$127.22
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 21.9x. Forward P/E of 14.2x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 1.67x. EV/EBITDA sits at 11.22x. Market capitalization is $183.75B. Revenue is growing at 6.8% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -48.3%. Profit margins are 8.7%. Return on equity is 8.0%. Beta of 1.41 indicates elevated market sensitivity.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Strong Buy
Low Target
$88.00
Mean Target
$127.22
High Target
$144.00
Based on 31 analysts
About Walt Disney
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.
DIS Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
OvervaluedBest for
Higher-risk tolerance investorsWatch out for
Premium valuation, High volatility, Earnings declineData confidence
HighThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $79.68 by approximately 25.1%. Trailing P/E: 21.9x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 8.7% and return on equity of 8.0%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 6.8% and earnings growth of -48.3%. Risk profile: elevated market beta of 1.41. Consensus: strong_buy.
DIS Deep Dive Analysis
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 21.9x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 6.8%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Risk
Elevated
Beta 1.41
Expect bigger swings than the market.
Valuation Snapshot
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $79.68 by approximately 25.1%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 21.9x. Forward P/E of 14.2x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 1.9x. Price-to-book is 1.7x. EV/EBITDA sits at 11.2x. Market capitalization is $183.75B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 6.8% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -48.3%. Profit margins are 8.7%. Return on equity is 8.0%. Return on assets is 4.8%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 1.41 indicates elevated market sensitivity. Net debt position is $40.86B.
Why it matters: A riskier stock can fall more in a downturn. Make sure your portfolio can handle the volatility.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $127.22 implies 19.5% upside. Target range spans $88.00 to $144.00. 31 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: strong_buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Investor Fit
Free cash flow yield of 5.5% is attractive for cash-flow-focused investors.
Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, market cap: Yahoo Finance (delayed ~5 min)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst targets: Yahoo Finance consensus (may lag)
- Insider trades: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair Value: 7-model consensus (DCF, Graham, P/E, P/S, DDM, EV/EBITDA, Div Yield) β trimmed inverse-variance weighted
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value β Live Price) / Live Price Γ 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation(Β±25) + Whale(Β±10) + Macro(Β±10) + Technical(Β±10). Analyst consensus shown separately.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
DIS Overvalued
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $79.68 by approximately 25.1%.
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Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.