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Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc

Walt Disney Co. (DIS)

Analysis of Profitability Ratios

Beginner level

Profitability ratios measure the company’s ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).

Profitability Ratios (Summary)

Walt Disney Co., profitability ratios

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Sep 28, 2019 Sep 29, 2018 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 3, 2015 Sep 27, 2014
Return on Sales
Gross profit margin
Operating profit margin
Net profit margin
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE)
Return on assets (ROA)

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-19).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Walt Disney Co.’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Walt Disney Co.’s operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Walt Disney Co.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.
Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Walt Disney Co.’s ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Walt Disney Co.’s ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.

Gross Profit Margin

Walt Disney Co., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Sep 28, 2019 Sep 29, 2018 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 3, 2015 Sep 27, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross profit
Revenues
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
Charter Communications Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Netflix Inc.

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-19).

1 2019 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Walt Disney Co.’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.

Operating Profit Margin

Walt Disney Co., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Sep 28, 2019 Sep 29, 2018 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 3, 2015 Sep 27, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income
Revenues
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
Charter Communications Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Netflix Inc.
Operating Profit Margin, Sector
Media
Operating Profit Margin, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-19).

1 2019 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Walt Disney Co.’s operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.

Net Profit Margin

Walt Disney Co., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Sep 28, 2019 Sep 29, 2018 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 3, 2015 Sep 27, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)
Revenues
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
Charter Communications Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Netflix Inc.
Net Profit Margin, Sector
Media
Net Profit Margin, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-19).

1 2019 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney) ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Walt Disney Co.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Walt Disney Co., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Sep 28, 2019 Sep 29, 2018 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 3, 2015 Sep 27, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)
Total Disney Shareholder’s equity
Profitability Ratio
ROE1
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
Charter Communications Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Netflix Inc.
ROE, Sector
Media
ROE, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-19).

1 2019 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney) ÷ Total Disney Shareholder’s equity
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Walt Disney Co.’s ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Walt Disney Co., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Sep 28, 2019 Sep 29, 2018 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 3, 2015 Sep 27, 2014
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)
Total assets
Profitability Ratio
ROA1
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
Charter Communications Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Netflix Inc.
ROA, Sector
Media
ROA, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-19).

1 2019 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney) ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Walt Disney Co.’s ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.