The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.13%
Is The Walt Disney Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The Walt Disney Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.13% is 106% above its 5-year average of 3.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.02%–8.13%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is 8.13% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 20.44% (6.75%).
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DIS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.13%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
6.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
4.90%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.20%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.68%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.56%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+20.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+65.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+105.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+7.48%
DIS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $171.20B | 8.13% | 6.75% | 4.90% | 3.95% |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $161.17B | 5.57% | 5.30% | 3.67% | 4.11% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $195.94B | 6.22% | 6.55% | 6.47% | 6.89% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $200.66B | 7.04% | 7.04% | 5.58% | 4.72% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $103.45B | 21.05% | 18.19% | 2.45% | 0.41% |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $85.63B | 6.42% | 7.49% | 6.93% | 6.52% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) | $50.95B | 9.36% | 10.34% | 10.06% | 9.41% |
| Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) | $33.69B | 14.86% | -5.48% | -8.00% | -8.84% |
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) | $19.45B | 7.23% | 7.32% | 7.21% | 6.82% |
| Roku, Inc. (ROKU) | $17.27B | -0.17% | -3.54% | -12.09% | -7.09% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.1%
ROE
10.3%
The Walt Disney Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Walt Disney Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 8.13%.
- Is The Walt Disney Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The Walt Disney Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.13% is 106% above its 5-year average of 3.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.02%–8.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 6.75%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 4.90%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 3.95%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 7.20%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 7.68%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DIS stock is 7.56%.
The Walt Disney Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 8.13% |
| 2024-09-28 | 5.37% |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.56% |
| 2022-10-01 | 2.55% |
| 2021-10-02 | 2.02% |
| 2020-10-03 | 2.09% |
| 2019-09-30 | 5.40% |
| 2018-09-30 | 15.57% |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.44% |
| 2016-09-30 | 11.99% |
| 2015-09-30 | 11.05% |
| 2014-09-30 | 10.32% |
| 2013-09-30 | 9.17% |
| 2012-09-30 | 8.99% |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.06% |
| 2010-09-30 | 7.23% |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.56% |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.74% |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.06% |
| 2006-09-30 | 6.68% |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.87% |
| 2004-09-30 | 5.86% |
| 2003-09-30 | 4.03% |
| 2002-09-30 | 3.32% |
| 2001-09-30 | 1.29% |
| 2000-09-30 | 2.52% |
| 1999-09-30 | 4.57% |
| 1998-09-30 | 6.38% |
| 1997-09-30 | 7.34% |
| 1996-09-30 | 5.87% |
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About The Walt Disney Company
Operating worldwide through its various subsidiaries, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) stands as a prominent global entertainment enterprise. Its vast array of activities is organized into two primary divisions: Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Within its media and entertainment arm, Disney is actively engaged in developing and distributing both cinematic films and television series. This segment encompasses the management of well-known broadcast networks such as ABC, Disney, ESPN, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star, as well as renowned film studios responsible for productions under banners like Walt Disney Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Searchlight Pictures. The company also delivers content directly to consumers through its popular streaming platforms, including Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star+. Further activities involve licensing its film and television content to external broadcasters and subscription video-on-demand services, overseeing theatrical releases, home entertainment distribution, and music distribution, staging and licensing live entertainment spectacles, and offering specialized post-production services via Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. The "Parks, Experiences and Products" segment manages a celebrated collection of global theme parks and resorts, which notably includes Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort. This division also features the Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, Adventures by Disney, and Aulani, a resort and spa located in Hawaii. The company extends its brand presence by licensing its intellectual property to a third party for the operations of the Tokyo Disney Resort. A substantial part of this segment involves consumer products, where Disney licenses its iconic trade names, characters, visual elements, literary works, and other intellectual property for use on a diverse range of merchandise, published materials, and games. Moreover, it sells branded merchandise directly through its retail stores, online platforms, and wholesale channels, and actively develops and publishes various books, comic books, and magazines. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.
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