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SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORP (FUN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FUN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US83001C1080 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

34.49  -1.84 (-5.06%)

Fundamental Rating

3

FUN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FUN while its profitability can be described as average. FUN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FUN had negative earnings in the past year.
FUN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years FUN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FUN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FUN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFUN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

FUN's Return On Assets of -2.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FUN is outperformed by 71.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -11.32%, FUN is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FUN (4.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FUN is below the industry average of 14.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.71%) for FUN is well below the 3 year average (11.59%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that FUN had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.53%
ROE -11.32%
ROIC 4.71%
ROA(3y)5.6%
ROA(5y)-1.44%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
FUN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFUN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K

1.3 Margins

FUN's Operating Margin of 18.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FUN outperforms 74.81% of its industry peers.
FUN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FUN has a better Gross Margin (91.42%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FUN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.07%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 91.42%
OM growth 3Y15.01%
OM growth 5Y-3.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
FUN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFUN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FUN is creating some value.
FUN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FUN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FUN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FUN Yearly Shares OutstandingFUN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FUN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFUN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.69, we must say that FUN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.69, FUN is not doing good in the industry: 74.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FUN is 93.82, which is on the high side as it means it would take FUN, 93.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FUN has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (93.82) than 65.93% of its industry peers.
FUN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FUN's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FUN outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.31
Debt/FCF 93.82
Altman-Z 0.69
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC9.03%
FUN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFUN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.43 indicates that FUN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FUN has a Current ratio of 0.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: FUN underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
FUN has a Quick Ratio of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that FUN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.35, FUN is not doing good in the industry: 77.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.35
FUN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFUN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FUN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -175.85%.
FUN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 50.61%.
FUN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-175.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.61%
Revenue growth 3Y26.5%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%98.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.43% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y173.32%
EPS Next 2Y72%
EPS Next 3Y46.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FUN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFUN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
FUN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFUN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FUN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.34, FUN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FUN is valued a bit cheaper than 65.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FUN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.43), we can say FUN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.34
FUN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFUN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FUN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FUN is cheaper than 62.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FUN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 66.3
EV/EBITDA 10.56
FUN Per share dataFUN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FUN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FUN's earnings are expected to grow with 46.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72%
EPS Next 3Y46.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FUN has a yearly dividend return of 0.79%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.55, FUN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, FUN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%

5.2 History

The dividend of FUN decreases each year by -35.73%.
FUN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of FUN decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.73%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
FUN Yearly Dividends per shareFUN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

FUN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-13.31%
EPS Next 2Y72%
EPS Next 3Y46.43%
FUN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFUN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

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SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORP

NYSE:FUN (5/21/2025, 3:27:04 PM)

34.49

-1.84 (-5.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners92.52%
Inst Owner Change8.59%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change-4.85%
Market Cap3.49B
Analysts82.11
Price Target50.22 (45.61%)
Short Float %10.8%
Short Ratio5.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.73%
DP-13.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-504.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-961.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-47.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-250.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-961.15%
Max EPS beat(4)6.48%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-150.47%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-75.47%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-56.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-28.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.96%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.35%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.47%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.28%
PT rev (1m)-9.94%
PT rev (3m)-12.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.34
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 66.3
P/OCF 9.34
P/B 1.71
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.56
EPS(TTM)-1.97
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY1.51%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY10.71%
SpS26.79
BVpS20.2
TBVpS-21.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.53%
ROE -11.32%
ROCE 5.97%
ROIC 4.71%
ROICexc 4.76%
ROICexgc 9.85%
OM 18.07%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 91.42%
FCFM 1.94%
ROA(3y)5.6%
ROA(5y)-1.44%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.09%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.06%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.66%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.81%
OM growth 3Y15.01%
OM growth 5Y-3.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.31
Debt/FCF 93.82
Debt/EBITDA 5.85
Cap/Depr 100.85%
Cap/Sales 11.84%
Interest Coverage 1.98
Cash Conversion 46.24%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z 0.69
F-Score4
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)120%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-175.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.47%
EPS Next Y173.32%
EPS Next 2Y72%
EPS Next 3Y46.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.61%
Revenue growth 3Y26.5%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%98.85%
Revenue Next Year2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y50.94%
EBIT growth 3Y45.49%
EBIT growth 5Y9.3%
EBIT Next Year135.53%
EBIT Next 3Y41.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.03%
FCF growth 3Y-28.19%
FCF growth 5Y-6.17%
OCF growth 1Y14.66%
OCF growth 3Y22.89%
OCF growth 5Y-1.51%