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Calculation
Walt Disney Co., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 1, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 2, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 3, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 1, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 3, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 1, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 2, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 3, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 1, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-01).
1 US$ in millions
The analysis of the current assets, current liabilities, and current ratio over the presented periods reveals several notable trends and insights regarding short-term liquidity management.
- Current Assets
- There is an overall upward trend in current assets from 2005 to 2021, with values increasing from approximately $8.8 billion to a peak of $35.3 billion in 2021. After reaching this peak, current assets exhibit a declining pattern through 2025, dropping to around $24.3 billion by the final period. This pattern suggests an initial phase of asset accumulation followed by a reduction in liquid or short-term resources in recent years.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities show a general increasing trend across the entire timeframe, rising from about $9.2 billion in 2005 to a high of approximately $34.2 billion in 2025. There is some fluctuation, but the upward slope is clear, indicating a rising level of short-term obligations on the balance sheet.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio fluctuates significantly over the years with no consistent direction. It begins just below 1.0 in 2005 and remains close to or slightly above 1.0 for many years. However, notable dips occur in 2017 and 2018 when the ratio falls below 1.0, reaching as low as 0.73 in 2024 and 0.71 in 2025. The highest current ratio recorded was 1.33 in 2009, indicating stronger liquidity at that time. The marked decline in the current ratio in the most recent years signals a potential weakening of short-term financial stability, as current liabilities increasingly exceed current assets.
In summary, while current assets expanded significantly up to 2021, this growth was outpaced by increases in current liabilities, especially in the latest periods. This imbalance has led to a reduction in the current ratio below the critical threshold of 1, suggesting that the company may face increased challenges in covering its short-term obligations with short-term assets. Monitoring liquidity and working capital management will be crucial going forward to ensure financial flexibility and operational stability.
Comparison to Competitors
Walt Disney Co., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walt Disney Co. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Trade Desk Inc. | |
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| Sep 27, 2025 | ||||||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||||||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||||||
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| Sep 28, 2019 | ||||||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||||||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||||||
| Oct 1, 2016 | ||||||
| Oct 3, 2015 | ||||||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||||||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||||||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||||||
| Oct 1, 2011 | ||||||
| Oct 2, 2010 | ||||||
| Oct 3, 2009 | ||||||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||||||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||||||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||||||
| Oct 1, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-01).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Walt Disney Co., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Walt Disney Co. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Oct 1, 2022 | ||
| Oct 2, 2021 | ||
| Oct 3, 2020 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | ||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| Oct 1, 2016 | ||
| Oct 3, 2015 | ||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||
| Oct 1, 2011 | ||
| Oct 2, 2010 | ||
| Oct 3, 2009 | ||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||
| Oct 1, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-01).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Walt Disney Co., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Walt Disney Co. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Oct 1, 2022 | ||
| Oct 2, 2021 | ||
| Oct 3, 2020 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | ||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| Oct 1, 2016 | ||
| Oct 3, 2015 | ||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||
| Oct 1, 2011 | ||
| Oct 2, 2010 | ||
| Oct 3, 2009 | ||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||
| Oct 1, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-01).