The Walt Disney CoBUE:DISN 86 Net Margin % is 8.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 9.29. GuruFocus rates BUE:DISN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS11,301.35. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, The Walt Disney Co ranks better than 83.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:DISN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.38 Med: 9.29 Max: 21.2
Current: 11.54
BUE:DISN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.5% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs BUE:DISN: 11.54
The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
The Walt Disney Co Net Margin % Related Terms
The Walt Disney Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BUE:DISN vs WBD, LYV, FOXA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Walt Disney Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN) has a Net Margin % of 8.93% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.29. According to the industry distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #169 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin % too high?
The Walt Disney Co's current Net Margin % of 8.93% is near median its 10-year median of 9.29. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. The Walt Disney Co's value of 8.93% is 629% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #169 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Walt Disney Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Walt Disney Co's Net Margin % compare to WBD and LYV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #169 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places The Walt Disney Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. The Walt Disney Co's value of 8.93% is 629% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.29 vs. the industry median of 1.23, The Walt Disney Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Walt Disney Co's current Net Margin % of 8.93% is 629% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Walt Disney Co's current Net Margin % is 8.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Walt Disney Co stock overvalued right now?
The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN) has a current Net Margin % of 8.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS11,301.35, compared to a current price of ARS10,416.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.29 and 629% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. The Walt Disney Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN), the current Net Margin % is 8.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Walt Disney Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS10,416.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS11,301.35.
Key valuation signals for BUE:DISN:
Net Margin %: 8.93% (near median its 10-year median of 9.29)
GF Value™: ARS11,301.35 vs. price of ARS10,416.00 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 629% above the Media - Diversified median (#169 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:DISN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses the ESPN family of TV networks and streaming services. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks, cruises, and vacation destinations and also engages in merchandise licensing.
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