Does Walt Disney Stock Lead the Pack?
Disney’s stock has largely underperformed many of its peers over the past year. Yet, how does the media giant truly measure up amidst the evolving streaming and content landscape? A closer look reveals moderate profitability and steady growth, supported by a reasonable valuation. However, significant upside may be limited if pure-play streamers like Netflix maintain superior margins and faster expansion.
- DIS’s 14.2% operating margin, strong but below NFLX’s 29.5%, reflects diverse segments versus pure-play streaming efficiency.
- DIS’s 3.5% revenue growth lags NFLX, FOXA, and LYV, suggesting slower expansion vs. streaming/live events but better than cable/studio.
- DIS’s 5.2% stock decline and 14.9 PE signal investor concern over growth, underperforming peers like CMCSA, WBD, FOXA, and LYV.
Here’s how Walt Disney stacks up across size, valuation, and profitability versus key peers.
| DIS | NFLX | CMCSA | WBD | FOXA | LYV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 182.9 | 320.8 | 115.5 | 69.7 | 24.4 | 35.9 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 95.7 | 45.2 | 123.7 | 37.9 | 16.6 | 24.6 |
| PE Ratio | 14.9 | 29.2 | 5.8 | 143.7 | 12.9 | 40.0 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 3.5% | 15.9% | -0.0% | -4.3% | 9.2% | 5.5% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 14.2% | 29.5% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 19.0% | 4.6% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 7.4% | 20.9% | 15.5% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 6.4% |
| 12M Market Return | -5.2% | -26.2% | 1.1% | 186.3% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
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Revenue Growth Comparison
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| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIS | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 7.5% | |
| NFLX | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 6.7% | |
| CMCSA | -0.0% | -0.0% | 1.8% | 0.1% | |
| WBD | -4.3% | – | -4.8% | 22.2% | 177.4% |
| FOXA | 9.2% | 16.6% | -6.3% | 6.7% | |
| LYV | 5.5% | – | 1.9% | 36.2% | 166.1% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIS | 14.2% | 14.6% | 13.0% | 10.1% | |
| NFLX | 29.5% | 29.5% | 26.7% | 20.6% | |
| CMCSA | 16.7% | 16.7% | 18.8% | 19.2% | |
| WBD | 3.7% | – | 0.0% | -2.1% | -10.3% |
| FOXA | 19.0% | 19.8% | 17.7% | 18.5% | |
| LYV | 4.6% | – | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.1% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIS | 14.9 | 16.5 | 40.9 | 70.1 | |
| NFLX | 29.2 | 36.3 | 43.9 | 39.8 | |
| CMCSA | 5.8 | 5.5 | 9.0 | 11.7 | |
| WBD | 143.7 | – | -6.2 | -8.2 | -3.0 |
| FOXA | 12.9 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 12.7 | |
| LYV | 40.0 | – | 36.6 | 53.2 | 79.0 |
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