Is Walt Disney Co (DIS) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $163.9B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Walt Disney Co (DIS) is Halal under all 5 major Shariah screening standards. With a debt ratio of just 24.9% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Walt Disney Co comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Communication Services sector (Entertainment), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 24.9%
/ 30%
3.2%
/ 30%
7.3%
/ 30%
0.54%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 24.9%
/ 33%
3.2%
/ 33%
7.3%
/ 33%
0.54%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 22.7%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 33%
6.7%
/ 33%
0.54%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 24.9%
/ 33%
3.2%
/ 33%
7.3%
/ 33%
0.54%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 22.7%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 33%
6.7%
/ 50%
0.54%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
13.6
Forward: 12.6
EPS
$6.79
Dividend Yield
162.0%
Payout: 18.4%
P/B Ratio
1.5
EV/EBITDA
10.9
EV: $210.2B
Revenue
$94.4B
Growth: 5.2%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 37.3%
Operating Margin 15.4%
Net Margin 12.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 12.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$18.1B
Free Cash Flow$10.1B
Total Debt$44.9B
Debt-to-Equity40.9
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$197.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$94.75
50-Day MA$104.67
200-Day MA$111.98
Avg Volume11.6M
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$80.10
$124.69

About Walt Disney Co (DIS)

CEO
Mr. Josh D'Amaro
Employees
175,560
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$163.9B
Currency
USD

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners. It also provides direct-to-consumer streaming services through Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, and Hulu; sports-related video streaming content through ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+ DTC, and Star; sale/licensing of film and episodic content to television and video-on-demand services; theatrical, home entertainment, and music distribution services; DVD and Blu-ray discs, electronic home video licenses, and VOD rental services; staging and licensing of live entertainment events; and post-production services. In addition, the company operates theme parks and resorts, such as Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, and Adventures by Disney, as well as Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii. Further, it licenses its intellectual property (IP) to a third party that owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort; licenses trade names, characters, visual, literary, and other IP for use on merchandise, published materials, and games; operates a direct-to-home satellite distribution platform; sells branded merchandise through retail, online, and wholesale businesses; and develops and publishes books, comic books, and magazines. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walt Disney Co (DIS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Walt Disney Co is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Walt Disney Co's debt ratio?

Walt Disney Co's debt ratio is 24.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 22.7%.

Does Walt Disney Co require dividend purification?

Yes, Walt Disney Co has an impermissible income ratio of 0.54%, which means 0.54% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are Walt Disney Co's key financial metrics?

Walt Disney Co has a market capitalization of $163.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.6, and revenue of $94.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 37.3% and a net margin of 12.8%. Return on equity stands at 12.0%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.