Walt Disney Company (DIS)vsWest Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST)
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$108.02
-0.59%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $188.69B
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
$325.92
+1.21%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $22.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 2920% more annual revenue ($97.26B vs $3.22B). WST leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 11.5%. WST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.89. WST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DIS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WST
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.1%
Fair Value
$126.38
Current Price
$108.02
$18.36 discount
Margin of Safety
-32.4%
Fair Value
$185.95
Current Price
$325.92
$139.97 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
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Revenue surging 21.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 29.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WST
The strongest argument for WST centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 21.7%. Revenue growth of 21.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WST
The primary concerns for WST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIS profiles as a value stock while WST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
WST is growing revenue faster at 21.0% — sustainability is the question.
DIS generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WST scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins and 21.0% revenue growth. DIS offers better value entry with a 16.1% margin of safety. 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.
Visit Website →West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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