Walt Disney Company
NYSE: DIS · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT
Updated 2026-06-05
Walt Disney Company (DIS) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for DIS.
Valued
Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.
DIS historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in DIS's own 5Y range.
DIS intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
DIS valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 16.23x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 1.81x
Is DIS overvalued in 2026?
Walt Disney Company (DIS) currently trades at $104.72 per share with a market capitalization of $176,099,639,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 59/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 16.2x, below its 5-year median of 18.6x. The PEG ratio of 2.40 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, DIS is currently trading cheaper than 76% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 24th percentile of its historical range, a level that has historically coincided with attractive entry points.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates DIS's intrinsic value at $112.02 per share, against the current market price of $104.72. This implies a margin of safety of +5.33%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.
The Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: DIS trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 59/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is DIS overvalued?
DIS scores 59/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade C+), a mixed overall profile. The DCF also shows a positive margin of safety, so price and fundamentals line up reasonably well.
What is DIS's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates DIS's intrinsic value at $112.02 per share, versus the current price of $104.72, a margin of safety of +5.33%. Fair value is the present value of the cash flows we project the business to produce, so a price below it means the market is pricing the stock below that conservative estimate.
What P/E ratio does DIS trade at?
DIS trades at a P/E of 16.2x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 18.6x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting below its own median means the stock is cheaper than usual relative to its earnings.
Is DIS a buy based on valuation?
Our Smart Value rating for DIS is Hold, from a Smart Value Score of 59/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile is balanced and best suited to investors who already have a thesis. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.
How does DIS's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, DIS sits in the 24th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically cheap relative to where it has traded. A low percentile means today's multiple is near the bottom of its historical band.
What is DIS's Smart Value Score?
DIS's Smart Value Score is 59/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.