The Walt Disney Company (DIS) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

The Walt Disney Company is a media and entertainment conglomerate that produces and distributes films, television programs, streaming content, theme park experiences, and consumer products. The company operates globally with major business segments including film studios, broadcast and cable networks, streaming services, theme parks, and merchandise licensing across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, DIS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.

DIS currently ranks #11 of 36 Communication Services stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $105.31
Sector: Communication Services
12-month range: $96.19–$112.62

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Momentum grade: A
Leverage: Low
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The upper-middle quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Overvalued

What our data shows for DIS

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for DIS, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $96.19–$112.62.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 52.
4 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent DIS news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for DIS is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Disney: The Period Of Underperformance Is Likely To End (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:DIS) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-09)
TickrTrends take: Disney trades at a valuation discount according to TickrTrends' current assessment of undervaluation in the Communication Services sector. An analyst rating upgrade paired with expectations that the company's period of underperformance may be ending could signal a potential inflection point for the stock. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether operational improvements and financial performance begin to narrow the gap between Disney's current trading price and its estimated fair value.
Disney: Fairly Valued, Market-Like Returns (NYSE:DIS) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-08)
TickrTrends take: Disney currently trades at valuations that TickrTrends identifies as undervalued, which contrasts with external assessments suggesting fair value. This discrepancy means the gap between market pricing and intrinsic value estimates warrants monitoring as Disney reports earnings and updates financial guidance. Investors focused on valuation metrics should track whether Disney's operational performance and capital allocation decisions narrow or widen this valuation gap in the Communication Services sector.
Better Consumer Stock for 2026: Amazon.com vs. Walt Disney (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-04)
TickrTrends take: A headline comparing Amazon and Disney as consumer stock picks for 2026 suggests market participants are actively evaluating Disney's competitive positioning and growth prospects. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that Disney is undervalued, valuation-focused readers should monitor whether Disney's execution against e-commerce and streaming competitors validates this pricing or signals concerns that the market is pricing in. Within the Communication Services sector, Disney's valuation relative to its content distribution capabilities and consumer engagement metrics will be particularly important to track as investor sentiment around media companies evolves.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is DIS stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), DIS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is DIS's TickrTrends verdict?

DIS's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does DIS compare to other Communication Services stocks?

DIS ranks #11 of 36 Communication Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is DIS overbought or oversold?

DIS's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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