DIS vs MA: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of The Walt Disney Company and Mastercard Incorporated β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-04.
The Walt Disney Company Β· Communication Services
$101.31
+66.6% upside to fair value
Grade B
VS
Mastercard Incorporated Β· Financial Services
$521.30
+95.4% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
MA has more upside to fair value (+95.4%). DIS trades at a lower forward P/E (14.8x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric DIS MA
Current Price $101.31 $521.30
Fair Value Estimate $168.80 $1,018.59
Upside to Fair Value +66.6% +95.4%
Market Cap $179.5B $465.2B
Forward P/E 14.8x 31.2x
EV / EBITDA 11.4x 23.4x
Price / Sales 1.9x 14.2x
Price / FCF 25.4x 27.2x
Revenue Growth YoY +5.2% +17.6%
Gross Margin 37.3% 83.4%
Operating Margin 14.2% 59.2%
Return on Equity 11.3% 198.4%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 3.93% 3.67%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
DIS β€” The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified entertainment giant with strong competitive advantages from its vast intellectual property portfolio, global theme parks, and growing direct-to-consumer streaming platforms. The company demonstrates medium business quality with a durable moat supported by iconic brands and infrastructure, but faces execution risks in streaming profitability and pa…
MA β€” Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated operates a leading global payments network and value-added services platform, benefiting from strong secular growth in digital payments and cybersecurity. The company exhibits high business quality with a durable competitive moat supported by network effects, brand strength, and intangible assets. It has demonstrated robust earnings growth with a 21.5% increase in the most…
Accumulation Zones
Metric DIS MA
Zone Low $126.60 $763.94
Zone High $143.48 $865.80
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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