**Validea’s Guru Fundamental Report: WALT DISNEY CO (DIS)**
Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, WALT DISNEY CO (DIS) rates highest using our P/E/Growth Investor model, based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth while also possessing strong balance sheets.
WALT DISNEY CO (DIS) is a large-cap growth stock in the Broadcasting & Cable TV industry. The rating using this strategy is 87%, based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation.
A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock, and a score above 90% usually signals strong interest.
### Summary of Peter Lynch P/E/Growth Investor Model Criteria for DIS
| Criteria | Result |
|—————————|———|
| P/E/Growth Ratio | Pass |
| Sales and P/E Ratio | Pass |
| EPS Growth Rate | Pass |
| Total Debt/Equity Ratio | Pass |
| Free Cash Flow | Neutral |
| Net Cash Position | Neutral |
*Note: Not all criteria carry equal weight or are fully independent, but this table provides a quick overview of the stock’s strengths and weaknesses relative to the strategy.*
—
### Detailed Analysis of WALT DISNEY CO (DIS)
The P/E/Growth Investor model favors companies with reasonable valuations considering their growth prospects and financial strength. DIS’s strong pass rates across key metrics like P/E/Growth ratio, sales, EPS growth, and debt/equity reflect its solid fundamental profile. Neutral ratings on free cash flow and net cash position suggest moderate liquidity characteristics.
—
### About Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch is widely regarded as one of the greatest mutual fund managers of all time. He managed Fidelity Investment’s Magellan Fund from 1977 until his retirement in 1990, delivering an average annual return of 29.2%—nearly doubling the S&P 500’s 15.8% during the same period.
Lynch’s common-sense approach and engaging wit made him a favorite on Wall Street. One of his renowned quotes is:
> “Go for a business that any idiot can run — because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it.”
His bestseller, *One Up on Wall Street*, simplifies investing philosophies into accessible concepts for everyday investors.
—
### Additional Resources
– [DIS Fundamental Analysis](#)
– [More Information on Peter Lynch](#)
– [Peter Lynch Portfolio](#)
– [Top Peter Lynch Stocks](#)
—
### Explore More Validea Research
– Top S&P 500 Stocks
– Top Russell 2000 Stocks
– Dividend Growth Stocks
– High Free Cash Flow Yield Stocks
– Small-Cap Value Stocks
– Low Volatility Stocks
—
### About Validea
Validea is an investment research service that follows the published strategies of renowned investment legends. We offer stock analyses and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch, and Martin Zweig.
For more information about Validea, please [click here](#).
—
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.*
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dis-quantitative-stock-analysis-peter-lynch-9
