The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters....
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 22.20 (historical range: 13.53–300.14, median: 51.66), placing it at the 28th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.93 (range: 1.58–5.31, 27th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 15.65 (range: 13.60–220.58, 6th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), The Walt Disney Company's P/E ratio has contracted by 75% over the observed period (from an average of 134.5 to 33.5).
The Walt Disney Company trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 22.20 | 51.66 | 28th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.93 | 2.15 | 27th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.65 | 36.22 | 6th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.34% | 3.76% | 66th | below its historical average |
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Valuation & P/E History
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation industry currently trading at $110.60 with a market capitalization of $191.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for DIS based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 22.20 is below the historical median of 51.66, placing DIS at the 28th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.93 compares to a median of 2.15.
DIS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The Walt Disney Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether DIS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests DIS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The Walt Disney Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is DIS Overvalued or Undervalued?
The Walt Disney Company trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 20 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive DIS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full DIS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.DIS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.