DIS (The Walt Disney Co) Net-Net Working Capital: $-45.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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DIS The Walt Disney Co DIS
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Price $96.00
GF Value $113.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Walt Disney Co Net-Net Working Capital?

The Walt Disney Co DIS +0.40% 86 Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Media - Diversified companies, The Walt Disney Co ranks worse than 261779.84% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-45.44.

The industry rank for The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

DIS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 4.49
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

The Walt Disney Co  (NYSE:DIS) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


The Walt Disney Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


The Walt Disney Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital 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.

The Walt Disney Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

The Walt Disney Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -49.53 -49.43 -45.63 -44.65 -40.79

The Walt Disney Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -41.81 -39.52 -40.79 -42.55 -45.44

DIS vs WBD, LYV, NFLX: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, The Walt Disney Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Walt Disney Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Walt Disney Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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The Walt Disney Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5695+0.75 * 10434+0.5 * 2134-82902
-0-4743)/1791.000
=-40.79

The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5682+0.75 * 14390+0.5 * 2080-89905
-0-6604)/1738.520
=-45.44

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-45.44 mean?
The Walt Disney Co (DIS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-45.44 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co According to the industry distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
The Walt Disney Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.44. Based on the distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Walt Disney Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Walt Disney Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to WBD and LYV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #999999 out of 382 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places The Walt Disney Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.49. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Media - Diversified companies is 4.49, based on 382 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Walt Disney Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.44. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Walt Disney Co (DIS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.07, compared to a current price of $96.00 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.44. 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-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Walt Disney Co (DIS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.44 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 (DIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Walt Disney Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $96.00 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.07. GuruFocus considers The Walt Disney Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DIS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-45.44
  • GF Value™: $113.07 vs. price of $96.00 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Walt Disney Co Business Description

Address 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA, USA, 91521
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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