Total Asset Turnover
since 2005
Calculation
Walt Disney Co., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Revenues1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | 0.48 | = | 94,425) | ÷ | 197,514) |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 0.47 | = | 91,361) | ÷ | 196,219) |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 0.43 | = | 88,898) | ÷ | 205,579) |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 0.41 | = | 82,722) | ÷ | 203,631) |
| Oct 2, 2021 | 0.33 | = | 67,418) | ÷ | 203,609) |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 0.32 | = | 65,388) | ÷ | 201,549) |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 0.36 | = | 69,570) | ÷ | 193,984) |
| Sep 29, 2018 | 0.60 | = | 59,434) | ÷ | 98,598) |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 0.58 | = | 55,137) | ÷ | 95,789) |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 0.60 | = | 55,632) | ÷ | 92,033) |
| Oct 3, 2015 | 0.59 | = | 52,465) | ÷ | 88,182) |
| Sep 27, 2014 | 0.58 | = | 48,813) | ÷ | 84,186) |
| Sep 28, 2013 | 0.55 | = | 45,041) | ÷ | 81,241) |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 0.56 | = | 42,278) | ÷ | 74,898) |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 0.57 | = | 40,893) | ÷ | 72,124) |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 0.55 | = | 38,063) | ÷ | 69,206) |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 0.57 | = | 36,149) | ÷ | 63,117) |
| Sep 27, 2008 | 0.61 | = | 37,843) | ÷ | 62,497) |
| Sep 29, 2007 | 0.58 | = | 35,510) | ÷ | 60,928) |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 0.57 | = | 34,285) | ÷ | 59,998) |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 0.60 | = | 31,944) | ÷ | 53,158) |
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 data reveals a general upward trend in revenues over the observed periods, indicating consistent growth. Starting from approximately $31.9 billion, revenues increased steadily, reaching beyond $94 billion by the latest period. Despite some fluctuations, the overall trajectory reflects expansion in the company's sales and operations.
Total assets also exhibit a rising pattern, increasing from roughly $53.2 billion to nearly $198 billion by the most recent period. This substantial asset growth suggests ongoing investments and asset accumulation, aligning with the increasing scale of operations. However, growth in total assets accelerates notably around the middle of the timeline, implying periods of significant capital deployment or acquisitions.
The total asset turnover ratio, which measures efficiency in using assets to generate revenues, displays variability throughout the years. Initially, the ratio hovers around 0.57 to 0.61, indicating stable efficiency in asset utilization. Around the midpoints, there is a discernible decline to values near 0.32 to 0.36, reflecting a decrease in asset productivity. In recent years, the ratio shows signs of recovery, rising to approximately 0.48, but it remains below early levels.
These trends suggest that while the company has been successful in expanding both its asset base and revenue generation, the efficiency of converting assets into revenues has fluctuated and generally declined during the middle years before partial recovery more recently. This could be due to strategic investments that temporarily increased assets faster than revenues or shifts in business operations impacting asset productivity.
- Revenues
- Show a consistent upward trend from about $31.9 billion to over $94 billion, reflecting ongoing business growth.
- Total Assets
- Increase significantly from approximately $53.2 billion to nearly $198 billion, indicating substantial asset accumulation and investment.
- Total Asset Turnover Ratio
- Initially stable around 0.57–0.61, declines to a low near 0.32–0.36 in the mid-periods, then improves to about 0.48 recently, highlighting fluctuating asset efficiency.
Comparison to Competitors
Walt Disney Co., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walt Disney Co. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Trade Desk Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | 0.48 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 0.47 | 0.78 | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.73 | 0.40 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 0.43 | 0.76 | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.40 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 0.41 | 0.77 | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.36 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | 0.33 | 0.72 | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 0.32 | 0.57 | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.30 |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 0.36 | 0.59 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.38 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.38 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.43 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.61 | 0.39 |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.65 | 0.38 |
| Oct 3, 2015 | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.66 | — |
| Sep 27, 2014 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.31 | 0.78 | — |
| Sep 28, 2013 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.81 | — |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.91 | — |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.35 | — | 1.04 | — |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.32 | — | 2.20 | — |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.32 | — | 2.46 | — |
| Sep 27, 2008 | 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.30 | — | 2.21 | — |
| Sep 29, 2007 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.27 | — | 1.86 | — |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.23 | — | 1.64 | — |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.22 | — | 1.87 | — |
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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Walt Disney Co. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | 0.48 | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 0.43 | 0.60 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 0.41 | 0.60 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | 0.33 | 0.56 |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 0.32 | 0.46 |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 0.36 | 0.48 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | 0.60 | 0.51 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 0.58 | 0.52 |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 0.60 | 0.51 |
| Oct 3, 2015 | 0.59 | 0.49 |
| Sep 27, 2014 | 0.58 | 0.48 |
| Sep 28, 2013 | 0.55 | 0.49 |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 0.56 | 0.46 |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 0.57 | 0.45 |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 0.55 | 0.44 |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 0.57 | 0.45 |
| Sep 27, 2008 | 0.61 | 0.46 |
| Sep 29, 2007 | 0.58 | 0.42 |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 0.57 | 0.37 |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 0.60 | 0.37 |
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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Walt Disney Co. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | 0.48 | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 0.47 | 0.50 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 0.41 | 0.47 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | 0.33 | 0.45 |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 0.32 | 0.41 |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 0.36 | 0.43 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | 0.60 | 0.45 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 0.58 | 0.46 |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Oct 3, 2015 | 0.59 | 0.46 |
| Sep 27, 2014 | 0.58 | 0.49 |
| Sep 28, 2013 | 0.55 | 0.47 |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 0.57 | 0.47 |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 0.55 | 0.46 |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 0.57 | 0.46 |
| Sep 27, 2008 | 0.61 | 0.47 |
| Sep 29, 2007 | 0.58 | 0.45 |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 0.57 | 0.34 |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 0.60 | 0.37 |
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).