UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:PRKS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US81282V1008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
PRKS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PRKS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PRKS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
1.2 Ratios
PRKS's Return On Assets of 8.66% is amongst the best of the industry. PRKS outperforms 81.68% of its industry peers.
PRKS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.40%) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PRKS is in line with the industry average of 15.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.66% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 16.4% |
ROA(3y)10.09%
ROA(5y)5.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PRKS has a Profit Margin of 12.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRKS outperforms 82.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRKS has declined.
PRKS has a better Operating Margin (26.73%) than 94.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRKS has declined.
The Gross Margin of PRKS (48.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PRKS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.98% | ||
| GM | 48.83% |
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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PRKS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PRKS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PRKS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PRKS has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. 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 (2.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PRKS is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take PRKS, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PRKS has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC9.46%
2.3 Liquidity
PRKS has a Current Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that PRKS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.59, PRKS is doing worse than 70.99% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that PRKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, PRKS is doing worse than 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PRKS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.81%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
PRKS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.92%.
PRKS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.81%
EPS 3Y6.32%
EPS 5Y27.25%
EPS Q2Q%-70.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.92%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.32%
EPS Next 2Y14.18%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.34, the valuation of PRKS can be described as correct.
87.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRKS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.93. PRKS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.91, the valuation of PRKS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.78, PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PRKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRKS is cheaper than 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PRKS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PRKS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PRKS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y14.18%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PRKS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:PRKS (7/29/2025, 10:36:39 AM)
50.01
-0.67 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change3.81%
Market Cap2.75B
Analysts73.68
Price Target57.95 (15.88%)
Short Float %22%
Short Ratio8.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-24%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.35%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.66%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.9%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.34%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.97%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)37.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.71%
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)-0.95%
PT rev (3m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.33 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
EPS(TTM)3.75
EY7.5%
EPS(NY)5.05
Fwd EY10.09%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)7.9
OCFY15.8%
SpS31.2
BVpS-8.7
TBVpS-12.78
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)0.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.66% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 21.46% | ||
| ROIC | 16.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.07% | ||
| OM | 26.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.98% | ||
| GM | 48.83% | ||
| FCFM | 12.62% |
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 Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 131.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score5
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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)0.81%
EPS 3Y6.32%
EPS 5Y27.25%
EPS Q2Q%-70.59%
EPS Next Y21.32%
EPS Next 2Y14.18%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.92%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.52%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.74%
EBIT growth 3Y2.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year43.82%
EBIT Next 3Y16.2%
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