The Walt Disney Co (CHIX:WDPD) Free Cash Flow: €7,174 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:WDPD The Walt Disney Co CHIX:WDPD
82 GF Score
Price €86.45
GF Value €96.00
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What is The Walt Disney Co Free Cash Flow?

The Walt Disney Co CHIX:WDPD 82 Free Cash Flow is €7,174 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WDPD with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €96.00. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The Walt Disney Co's total free cash flow for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,666 Mil. Its total free cash flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €7,174 Mil.

The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.53. Its free cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.06.

During the past 12 months, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of The Walt Disney Co was -26.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 112.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 37.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Free Cash Flow Growth Rate using Free Cash Flow per Share data.

During the past 13 years, The Walt Disney Co's highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 112.00% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.


The Walt Disney Co  (CHIX:WDPd) Free Cash Flow Explanation

Free Cash Flow is very close to Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, except that in Warren Buffett's Owner's Earnings, the spending for Property, Plant, and Equipment is only for maintenance (replacement), while in the Free Cash Flow calculation, the cost of new Property, Plant, and Equipment due to business expansion is also deducted. There, Free Cash Flow is more conservative than Owner's Earnings.

In Don Yacktman's calculation of forward rate of return, he uses Free Cash Flow for the calculation. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation.

This is what Yacktman said in his March 2012 interview - when the S&P 500 was at 1400:

If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.

The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).

For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is because research shows that five years is the length of the typical business cycle.

Therefore, as of Jun26, The Walt Disney Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % (Jun26)=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=3.08114286/86.45+0.1824
=21.80 %

* 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.


Be Aware

Free Cash Flow within a report period can be affected by management's decisions of capital spending. Therefore, it is important to look at long term when it comes to Free Cash Flow.


The Walt Disney Co Free Cash Flow Related Terms


The Walt Disney Co Free Cash Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow 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 Free Cash Flow Chart

The Walt Disney Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Free Cash Flow
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,690.65 1,077.67 4,588.49 7,711.66 8,585.60

The Walt Disney Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Free Cash Flow 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 1,637.76 2,179.42 -1,945.41 4,273.97 2,666.50
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The Walt Disney Co Free Cash Flow Calculation

Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company.

The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )=Cash Flow from Operations+Capital Expenditure
=15422.052+-6836.448
=8,586

The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Cash Flow from Operations+Capital Expenditure
=4223.688+-1557.192
=2,666

Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €7,174 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Free Cash Flow →
What does a Free Cash Flow of €7,174 Mil mean?
The Walt Disney Co (CHIX:WDPD) has a Free Cash Flow of €7,174 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow represents the total amount of cash a company has on hand following operating and capital expenditures. View historial data for The Walt Disney Co and its competitors.
Is The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow too high?
The Walt Disney Co's current Free Cash Flow is €7,174 Mil. Overall, The Walt Disney Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow compare to WBD and LYV?
The Walt Disney Co's Free Cash Flow of €7,174 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Free Cash Flow for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Free Cash Flow depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Free Cash Flow 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 Free Cash Flow mean?
A high Free Cash Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow represents the total amount of cash a company has on hand following operating and capital expenditures. View historial data for The Walt Disney Co and its competitors. The Walt Disney Co's current Free Cash Flow is €7,174 Mil. 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 Free Cash Flow of €7,174 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.00, compared to a current price of €86.45 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Free Cash Flow is €7,174 Mil. The Walt Disney Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Free Cash Flow calculated?
Free Cash Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Walt Disney Co (CHIX:WDPD), the current Free Cash Flow is €7,174 Mil as of Jun. 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 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.00.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WDPD:

  • Free Cash Flow: €7,174 Mil
  • GF Value™: €96.00 vs. price of €86.45 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 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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