Walt Disney Company (DIS)vsAltria Group (MO)
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$95.95
-0.46%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $170.94B
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 375% more annual revenue ($95.72B vs $20.14B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 12.8%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. DIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-129.7%
Fair Value
$46.17
Current Price
$95.95
$49.78 premium
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIS profiles as a value stock while MO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
DIS is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DIS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Walt Disney Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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