UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:PRKS • US81282V1008
33.76 USD
-1.68 (-4.74%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 12:26 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PRKS. PRKS was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PRKS while its profitability can be described as average. PRKS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PRKS was profitable.
- In the past year PRKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PRKS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years PRKS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PRKS (6.61%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- PRKS's Return On Invested Capital of 12.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PRKS is significantly above the industry average of 10.58%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.46%) for PRKS is well below the 3 year average (17.51%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PRKS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.61% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 12.46% |
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 10.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: PRKS outperforms 76.98% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRKS has declined.
- PRKS has a Operating Margin of 23.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRKS outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
- PRKS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.40%, PRKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRKS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.83% | ||
| GM | 46.4% |
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
- PRKS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- PRKS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- PRKS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PRKS has an Altman-Z score of 1.87. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.87, PRKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRKS has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PRKS would need 10.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PRKS's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 57.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that PRKS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PRKS has a Current ratio (1.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PRKS has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a bad value and indicates that PRKS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PRKS has a Quick ratio (0.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PRKS have decreased strongly by -18.05% 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 -3.27%.
- Measured over the past years, PRKS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.05%
EPS 3Y6.32%
EPS 5Y27.25%
EPS Q2Q%-22.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.24%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PRKS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.59% on average per year.
- PRKS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.35%
EPS Next 2Y2.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.49%
Revenue Next 3Y0.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.32, the valuation of PRKS can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of PRKS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 92.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.02, PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PRKS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRKS is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PRKS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y2.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for PRKS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:PRKS (2/23/2026, 12:26:31 PM)
33.76
-1.68 (-4.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Inst Owners82.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change16.82%
Market Cap1.84B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)181.20M
Analysts74
Price Target46.92 (38.98%)
Short Float %23.42%
Short Ratio5.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-24.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-28.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.1%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-28.93%
Max EPS beat(4)-20.1%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.56%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.64%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)3.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3%
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)0.17%
PT rev (3m)-20.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.45 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY9.69%
EPS(NY)4.06
Fwd EY12.02%
FCF(TTM)4.05
FCFY11.98%
OCF(TTM)7.59
OCFY22.49%
SpS30.68
BVpS-5.66
TBVpS-9.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.61% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 16.31% | ||
| ROIC | 12.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.05% | ||
| OM | 23.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.83% | ||
| GM | 46.4% | ||
| FCFM | 13.19% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.62%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
F-Score6
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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)-18.05%
EPS 3Y6.32%
EPS 5Y27.25%
EPS Q2Q%-22.6%
EPS Next Y-12.35%
EPS Next 2Y2.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.24%
Revenue Next Year-3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.49%
Revenue Next 3Y0.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.26%
EBIT growth 3Y2.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.31%
EBIT Next 3Y11.03%
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
UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC / PRKS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PRKS.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC?
UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) is 10.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -5.97.