Stock Analysis on Net

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS)

$24.99

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005

Microsoft Excel

Calculation

Walt Disney Co., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel

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$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walt Disney Co. Annual Report.


Share Price
The share price exhibited fluctuation over the observed period, beginning at $25.67 and rising generally until peaking around 2015 at $118.67. A notable decline followed in 2016 to $98.26, then modest recovery and stabilization occurred through 2018-2019, reaching approximately $146.93 in 2019. Subsequently, the price dropped sharply in 2022 to $94.69, maintaining a level near $94.45 into 2023 before recovering slightly to about $107.61 by 2025.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
EPS showed a general upward trend from $1.32 in 2005 to a peak of $8.46 in 2018, demonstrating significant earnings growth. Following the peak, EPS decreased markedly, turning negative at -$1.58 in 2020, indicating a loss during that year. Recovery began in 2021 with a return to positive earnings, increasing to $6.95 by 2025, denoting restored profitability and strengthened earnings performance post-2020.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio was variable, starting near 19.49 in 2005, dipping to lows around 7.83 in 2008, and fluctuating throughout the subsequent years. Notably, the ratio escalated dramatically to 137.89 in 2021, corresponding with the period following a negative EPS and indicating potentially overvalued stock or investor expectations of future growth. After this spike, the ratio declined steadily, reaching 15.49 by 2025, suggesting a normalization in valuation relative to earnings.
Overall Trends and Insights
The company's share price and earnings per share generally increased over the long term, with cyclical declines reflecting external market conditions and company-specific performance challenges. The sharp EPS decline and concurrent share price drop around 2020 suggest a significant adverse event affecting profitability. The P/E ratio's volatility, particularly the spike post-2020, underlines investor uncertainty or optimism in recovery. By 2025, both EPS and P/E ratio suggest a return to financial stability and more balanced market valuation.

Comparison to Competitors

Walt Disney Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

Microsoft Excel

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)


Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)