UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:PRKS - US81282V1008 - Common Stock
51.39 USD
+0.8 (+1.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PRKS. PRKS was compared to 133 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.
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.
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
PRKS has a better Return On Assets (7.75%) than 77.44% of its industry peers.
PRKS has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.77%) than 82.71% 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 15.68%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
PRKS's Profit Margin of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. PRKS outperforms 80.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRKS has declined.
PRKS's Operating Margin of 25.45% is amongst the best of the industry. PRKS outperforms 90.23% of its industry peers.
PRKS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PRKS's Gross Margin of 47.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 51.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PRKS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PRKS 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
An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that PRKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PRKS has a Altman-Z score (2.01) 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.94, PRKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that PRKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PRKS (0.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that PRKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PRKS has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PRKS outperforms 41.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PRKS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.35%.
PRKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.25% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.43% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PRKS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.11% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PRKS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.52% on average per year.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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 13.74, the valuation of PRKS can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PRKS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRKS is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, PRKS is valued a bit cheaper.
PRKS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 88.72% of the companies in the same industry.
PRKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PRKS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PRKS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRKS is cheaper than 91.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PRKS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PRKS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:PRKS (9/18/2025, 1:38:52 PM)
51.39
+0.8 (+1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.72%
Ins Owner Change5.06%
Market Cap2.83B
Analysts73.68
Price Target58.6 (14.03%)
Short Float %17.21%
Short Ratio4.79
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)-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)1.44%
PT rev (3m)-0.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.39 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY7.28%
EPS(NY)4.92
Fwd EY9.57%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY8.85%
OCF(TTM)8.04
OCFY15.65%
SpS31.03
BVpS-7.18
TBVpS-11.25
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.01 |
F-Score5
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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