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UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PRKS - US81282V1008 - Common Stock

36.64 USD
-0.54 (-1.45%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
36.64 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 better Return On Assets (6.61%) than 73.28% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PRKS (12.46%) is better than 78.63% of its industry peers.
PRKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.42%.
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 RankSector 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
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's Profit Margin of 10.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 77.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRKS has declined.
PRKS's Operating Margin of 23.05% is amongst the best of the industry. PRKS outperforms 86.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRKS has declined.
PRKS's Gross Margin of 46.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 46.56% 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 RankSector 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
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

PRKS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PRKS has less shares outstanding
PRKS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that PRKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PRKS's Altman-Z score of 1.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 54.20% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.13, PRKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 10.13
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC8.54%
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 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that PRKS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.09, PRKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that PRKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, PRKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 0.95
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 strongly by -18.05% in the last year.
PRKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.25% yearly.
PRKS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.27%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.69% on average over the past years.
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 6.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PRKS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.1%
EPS Next 3Y6.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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.
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 11.20, the valuation of PRKS can be described as very reasonable.
87.02% 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 26.54. PRKS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
PRKS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.91.
90.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRKS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. PRKS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.2
Fwd PE 8.91
PRKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPRKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

PRKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRKS is cheaper than 83.21% 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 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.06
EV/EBITDA 7.32
PRKS Per share dataPRKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PRKS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y3.1%
EPS Next 3Y6.88%

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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 (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.64 0 (0%)

36.64

-0.54 (-1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Inst Owners82.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.15%
Ins Owner Change14.16%
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)181.20M
Analysts74
Price Target47.31 (29.12%)
Short Float %21.39%
Short Ratio5.02
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)-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)-19.91%
PT rev (3m)-18.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.2
Fwd PE 8.91
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 9.06
P/OCF 4.83
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.32
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY8.92%
EPS(NY)4.11
Fwd EY11.23%
FCF(TTM)4.05
FCFY11.04%
OCF(TTM)7.59
OCFY20.72%
SpS30.68
BVpS-5.66
TBVpS-9.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.89
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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-13.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.1%
EPS Next 3Y6.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.24%
Revenue Next Year-3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.26%
EBIT growth 3Y2.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.38%
EBIT Next 3Y11.01%
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.


What is the valuation status for PRKS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of PRKS stock?

UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PRKS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) is 11.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -6.47.


What is the expected EPS growth for UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) is expected to decline by -13.1% in the next year.