Walt Disney Company (DIS)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$95.95
-0.46%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $170.94B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$408.48
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $124.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 524% more annual revenue ($95.72B vs $15.34B). SPGI leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 12.8%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SPGI
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+40.5%
Fair Value
$687.02
Current Price
$408.48
$278.54 discount
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
Strong operational efficiency at 38.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Generating 1.7B 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
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 38.3%.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIS profiles as a value stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
SPGI generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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