Stock Analysis on Net

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS)

$24.99

Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)

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Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

Walt Disney Co., FCFE calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Sep 28, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Oct 1, 2022 Oct 2, 2021 Oct 3, 2020 Sep 28, 2019
Net income (loss) attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net noncash charges
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Cash provided by operations
Investments in parks, resorts and other property
Commercial paper borrowings (payments), net
Borrowings
Reduction of borrowings
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE)

Based on: 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).


Cash Provided by Operations
The cash flow from operating activities exhibits notable variability over the analyzed period. Starting at 5,984 million USD in 2019, there is a significant increase to 7,616 million USD in 2020, indicating enhanced operational cash generation during that year. However, this is followed by a decline to 5,566 million USD in 2021, suggesting reduced cash inflows from core operations. The subsequent years show a recovery trend, with values rising to 6,002 million USD in 2022, then sharply increasing to 9,866 million USD in 2023, and further to 13,971 million USD in 2024. This trajectory points to improving operational efficiency and stronger cash inflows over the latter part of the period.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
The free cash flow to equity demonstrates substantial fluctuations and periods of volatility. Initially, FCFE is reported at 4,785 million USD in 2019, rising markedly to 14,827 million USD in 2020. This peak suggests strong capacity to generate cash available for equity holders. Contrarily, 2021 and 2022 reflect negative FCFE figures of -1,711 million USD and -2,958 million USD respectively, highlighting periods where cash outflows or investments exceeded operating cash inflows. Positive signs reappear in 2023 with FCFE increasing to 3,114 million USD and further improving to 7,159 million USD in 2024. These changes indicate recovery in free cash generation and enhanced liquidity available to equity investors after a challenging mid-period.

Price to FCFE Ratio, Current

Walt Disney Co., current P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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No. shares of common stock outstanding
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in millions)
FCFE per share
Current share price (P)
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors1
Alphabet Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
Netflix Inc.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Media & Entertainment
P/FCFE, Industry
Communication Services

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28).

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If the company P/FCFE is lower then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company P/FCFE is higher then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Historical

Walt Disney Co., historical P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Sep 28, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Oct 1, 2022 Oct 2, 2021 Oct 3, 2020 Sep 28, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in millions)2
FCFE per share3
Share price1, 4
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE5
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors6
Alphabet Inc.
Comcast Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
Netflix Inc.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Media & Entertainment
P/FCFE, Industry
Communication Services

Based on: 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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

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3 2024 Calculation
FCFE per share = FCFE ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
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4 Closing price as at the filing date of Walt Disney Co. Annual Report.

5 2024 Calculation
P/FCFE = Share price ÷ FCFE per share
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Share Price
The share price exhibited relative stability from 2019 through 2021, remaining within the range of approximately US$146 to US$151. However, a significant decline occurred in 2022, with the price dropping sharply to around US$95. In 2023, the price remained nearly unchanged from the previous year, followed by a moderate recovery in 2024, increasing to approximately US$109.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) per Share
The FCFE per share showed a notable increase in 2020, more than tripling compared to 2019. This was followed by a decline into negative territory for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022), indicating cash outflows to equity holders in those periods. The FCFE per share returned to positive figures in 2023 and further improved in 2024, suggesting a recovery in cash generation.
Price to FCFE Ratio (P/FCFE)
P/FCFE followed a decreasing trend from 55.35 in 2019 to 18.2 in 2020, reflecting improved cash flow relative to the share price. Data for 2021 and 2022 are missing, likely because negative FCFE values make this ratio undefined or less meaningful. In 2023, the ratio surged back to 55.51, which might reflect a combination of modest FCFE recovery and a stable share price. In 2024, it declined again to 27.6, corresponding with improved FCFE and partial price recovery.