SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC (SEAS)

US81282V1008 - Common Stock

50.3  +1.22 (+2.49%)

After market: 50.3 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SEAS. SEAS was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. SEAS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SEAS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SEAS was profitable.
In the past year SEAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SEAS 4 years were profitable.
SEAS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.44%, SEAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
SEAS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.28%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.44%
ROE N/A
ROIC 16.28%
ROA(3y)3.39%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.07%, SEAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
SEAS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.37%, SEAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SEAS has grown nicely.
SEAS has a Gross Margin of 48.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SEAS outperforms 49.26% of its industry peers.
SEAS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.37%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
GM 48.99%
OM growth 3Y18%
OM growth 5Y38.3%
PM growth 3Y37.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y6.5%

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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 SEAS is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEAS has less shares outstanding
SEAS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SEAS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.15 indicates that SEAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SEAS (2.15) is better than 65.44% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SEAS is 10.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take SEAS, 10.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SEAS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.03. This is in the better half of the industry: SEAS outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 10.03
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC8.02%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that SEAS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SEAS has a Current ratio (0.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that SEAS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SEAS has a Quick ratio of 0.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SEAS outperforms 44.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.79

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SEAS have decreased strongly by -14.51% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 36.40% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SEAS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.51%
EPS 3Y54.16%
EPS 5Y36.4%
EPS growth Q2Q-3.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y6.5%
Revenue growth Q2Q-3.01%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.51% on average over the next years.
SEAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.14%
EPS Next 2Y4.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y1.97%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.34 indicates a correct valuation of SEAS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SEAS indicates a rather cheap valuation: SEAS is cheaper than 85.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SEAS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.87, the valuation of SEAS can be described as very reasonable.
SEAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SEAS is cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.58. SEAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.34
Fwd PE 10.87

4.2 Price Multiples

SEAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SEAS is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
SEAS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SEAS is cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.31
EV/EBITDA 8.16

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SEAS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y4.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC

NYSE:SEAS (2/12/2024, 7:09:46 PM)

After market: 50.3 0 (0%)

50.3

+1.22 (+2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap3.21B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.34
Fwd PE 10.87
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PEG (5Y)0.37
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.44%
ROE N/A
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ROICexgc
OM 27.37%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
GM 48.99%
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Asset Turnover0.67
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Debt/Equity N/A
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Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.79
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.51%
EPS 3Y54.16%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y-8.14%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
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