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Fiscal Year: October - September
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $. As of Aug 19, 2025, the stock is trading at $116.55 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. The Walt Disney Company is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 18.29, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. The Walt Disney Company also offers a dividend yield of 0.86%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that The Walt Disney Company (DIS) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for The Walt Disney Company is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for The Walt Disney Company is 18.15, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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The SS Score is a proprietary financial quality metric that assesses factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow growth, and debt levels. It helps investors evaluate the overall financial health of The Walt Disney Company. To access the full SS Score, consider upgrading your subscription.
The Walt Disney Company is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 18.29. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether The Walt Disney Company is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Disney and ESPN are acquiring NFL media properties. Is this a good move for the media giant? Disney is a buy based on the brilliance of its creative properties, not sports.
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Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | 9.15B | 6.88% | Est @6.9% |
2026 | 9.74B | 6.44% | Analyst x10 |
2027 | 11.08B | 13.79% | Analyst x7 |
2028 | 9.93B | -10.41% | Analyst x1 |
2029 | 12.07B | 21.59% | Analyst x1 |
2030 | 12.50B | 3.56% | Est @3.6% |
2031 | 12.90B | 3.18% | Est @3.2% |
2032 | 13.27B | 2.92% | Est @2.9% |
2033 | 13.64B | 2.74% | Est @2.7% |
2034 | 13.97B | 2.44% | Est @2.4% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
---|---|---|---|
2023A | 4.90B | 1.00 | 4.90B |
2024A | 8.56B | 1.00 | 8.56B |
2025E | 9.15B | 1.10 | 8.34B |
2026E | 9.74B | 1.20 | 8.09B |
2027E | 11.08B | 1.32 | 8.39B |
2028E | 9.93B | 1.45 | 6.85B |
2029E | 12.07B | 1.59 | 7.59B |
2030E | 12.50B | 1.74 | 7.17B |
2031E | 12.90B | 1.91 | 6.74B |
2032E | 13.27B | 2.10 | 6.32B |
2033E | 13.64B | 2.30 | 5.92B |
2034E | 13.97B | 2.53 | 5.53B |
Terminal | 198.54B | 2.53 | 78.58B |
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