The Walt Disney Co (CHIX:WDPD) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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CHIX:WDPD The Walt Disney Co CHIX:WDPD
86 GF Score
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GF Value €101.96
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What is The Walt Disney Co Profitability Rank?

The Walt Disney Co CHIX:WDPD 86 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WDPD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.96. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Walt Disney Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The Walt Disney Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.05%. As of today, The Walt Disney Co's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


The Walt Disney Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:WDPD vs WBD, LYV, NFLX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, The Walt Disney Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Walt Disney Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Walt Disney Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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The Walt Disney Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The Walt Disney Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3277.485 / 21770.32
=15.05 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

The Walt Disney Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

The Walt Disney Co operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
The Walt Disney Co (CHIX:WDPD) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, The Walt Disney Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00.
Is The Walt Disney Co's Profitability Rank too high?
The Walt Disney Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 8.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to WBD and LYV?
The Walt Disney Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, The Walt Disney Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. The Walt Disney Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 (CHIX:WDPD) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.96, compared to a current price of €86.45 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Walt Disney Co (CHIX:WDPD), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 (CHIX:WDPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Walt Disney Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €86.45 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.96.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WDPD:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €101.96 vs. price of €86.45 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WDPD 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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