The Walt Disney CoBUE:DISN 86 Operating Margin % is 15.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 13.85. 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 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, The Walt Disney Co ranks better than 82.11% on this metric.
The Walt Disney Co operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:DISN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43 Med: 13.85 Max: 25.81
Current: 14.3
BUE:DISN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.11% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs BUE:DISN: 14.30
The Walt Disney Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 23.80% per year.
The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
The Walt Disney Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
The Walt Disney Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Walt Disney Co's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 15.05% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.85. Over the past decade, The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.43 to 25.81. According to the industry distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #183 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % too high?
The Walt Disney Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.05% is near median its 10-year median of 13.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 25.81. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. The Walt Disney Co's value of 15.05% is 499.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #183 out of 1023 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 Operating Margin % compare to WBD and LYV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Walt Disney Co ranks #183 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places The Walt Disney Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. The Walt Disney Co's value of 15.05% is 499.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Walt Disney Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.43 to 25.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.85 vs. the industry median of 2.51, 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Walt Disney Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.05% is 499.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Walt Disney Co's current Operating Margin % is 15.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.85. 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 Operating Margin % of 15.05%. 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 Operating Margin % is 15.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.85 and 499.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Walt Disney Co (BUE:DISN), the current Operating Margin % is 15.05% 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:
Operating Margin %: 15.05% (near median its 10-year median of 13.85)
GF Value™: ARS11,301.35 vs. price of ARS10,416.00 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 499.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#183 of 1023)
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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