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UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PRKS - US81282V1008 - Common Stock

50.31 USD
-1.64 (-3.16%)
Last: 9/10/2025, 4:10:02 PM
50.31 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/10/2025, 4:10:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PRKS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PRKS was compared to 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PRKS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PRKS.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PRKS had positive earnings in the past year.
PRKS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PRKS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years PRKS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
PRKS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPRKS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

PRKS has a Return On Assets of 7.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: PRKS outperforms 77.61% of its industry peers.
PRKS has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.77%) than 82.84% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PRKS is in line with the industry average of 15.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.75%
ROE N/A
ROIC 14.77%
ROA(3y)10.09%
ROA(5y)5.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PRKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPRKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

PRKS has a better Profit Margin (12.39%) than 80.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRKS has declined.
PRKS has a better Operating Margin (25.45%) than 90.30% of its industry peers.
PRKS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PRKS (47.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PRKS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.45%
PM (TTM) 12.39%
GM 47.85%
OM growth 3Y-2.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5YN/A
PRKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPRKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PRKS is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PRKS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PRKS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PRKS Yearly Shares OutstandingPRKS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
PRKS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPRKS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

PRKS has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is not the best score and indicates that PRKS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PRKS has a Altman-Z score (2.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PRKS has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.94. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PRKS would need 8.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PRKS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.94. This is in the better half of the industry: PRKS outperforms 63.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.94
Altman-Z 2.02
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC8.95%
PRKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPRKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

PRKS has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that PRKS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.83, PRKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that PRKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PRKS (0.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.72
PRKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPRKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PRKS have decreased by -2.35% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PRKS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.25% on average per year.
PRKS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.43%.
PRKS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.35%
EPS 3Y6.32%
EPS 5Y27.25%
EPS Q2Q%-0.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%

3.2 Future

PRKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.11% yearly.
PRKS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PRKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPRKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
PRKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPRKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.45, PRKS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 84.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PRKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.23 indicates a reasonable valuation of PRKS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.54. PRKS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.45
Fwd PE 10.23
PRKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPRKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

PRKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRKS is cheaper than 82.84% of the companies in the same industry.
PRKS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRKS is cheaper than 91.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.06
EV/EBITDA 8.13
PRKS Per share dataPRKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PRKS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PRKS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PRKS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC

NYSE:PRKS (9/10/2025, 4:10:02 PM)

After market: 50.31 0 (0%)

50.31

-1.64 (-3.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners76.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.72%
Ins Owner Change4.39%
Market Cap2.77B
Analysts73.68
Price Target58.33 (15.94%)
Short Float %17.63%
Short Ratio5.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.1%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.66%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.99%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.99%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.95%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)3.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.41%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.64%
PT rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.45
Fwd PE 10.23
P/S 1.62
P/FCF 11.06
P/OCF 6.26
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.13
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)4.92
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY9.04%
OCF(TTM)8.04
OCFY15.98%
SpS31.03
BVpS-7.18
TBVpS-11.25
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.75%
ROE N/A
ROCE 19.33%
ROIC 14.77%
ROICexc 16.17%
ROICexgc 18.15%
OM 25.45%
PM (TTM) 12.39%
GM 47.85%
FCFM 14.66%
ROA(3y)10.09%
ROA(5y)5.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)18.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)21.23%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.92%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.62%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.07%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.94
Debt/EBITDA 3.69
Cap/Depr 113.9%
Cap/Sales 11.25%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 73.34%
Profit Quality 118.32%
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 2.02
F-Score5
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC1.65
Cap/Depr(3y)160.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.5%
Profit Quality(3y)104.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.35%
EPS 3Y6.32%
EPS 5Y27.25%
EPS Q2Q%-0.68%
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
Revenue Next Year-0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.44%
EBIT growth 3Y2.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year42.3%
EBIT Next 3Y15.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y15.81%
FCF growth 3Y-14.76%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.91%
OCF growth 3Y-1.54%
OCF growth 5YN/A