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According to inflation data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cumulative rate of inflation between December 2016 and early 2025 is projected to be around 32.16%. In practical terms, if Disney's value had risen with inflation, it would currently be valued at approximately $237.55 billion. Instead, the company’s stagnation reflects a harmful decrease in actual value, essentially robbing shareholders of their wealth over time.