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UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PRKS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US81282V1008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

52.36  -1.85 (-3.41%)

After market: 52.36 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall PRKS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PRKS against 135 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. PRKS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PRKS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PRKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years PRKS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PRKS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
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 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PRKS (9.29%) is better than 82.44% of its industry peers.
PRKS has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRKS outperforms 83.97% of its industry peers.
PRKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.60%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.79%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.29%
ROE N/A
ROIC 16.36%
ROA(3y)10.42%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.6%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PRKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPRKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.85%, PRKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.61%, PRKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
PRKS has a Gross Margin (49.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PRKS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.61%
PM (TTM) 13.85%
GM 49.17%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y117.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
PRKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPRKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PRKS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PRKS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PRKS Yearly Shares OutstandingPRKS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that PRKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.12, PRKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.54% of the companies in the same industry.
PRKS has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.41. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PRKS would need 12.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PRKS's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS outperforms 54.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 12.41
Altman-Z 2.12
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC9.24%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.64 indicates that PRKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.64, PRKS is doing worse than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
PRKS has a Quick Ratio of 0.64. 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's Quick ratio of 0.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PRKS is outperformed by 70.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.52
PRKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPRKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PRKS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, PRKS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.27% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PRKS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 58.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y48.66%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y58.72%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PRKS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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.
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 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 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PRKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.12.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PRKS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRKS is cheaper than 88.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PRKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.26 indicates a reasonable valuation of PRKS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PRKS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.68), we can say PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.12
Fwd PE 11.26
PRKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPRKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 83.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRKS is valued cheaper than 81.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.88
EV/EBITDA 7.91
PRKS Per share dataPRKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PRKS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PRKS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y13.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%

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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 (2/21/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 52.36 0 (0%)

52.36

-1.85 (-3.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2025-02-26/bmo
Inst Owners78.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.8%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap2.88B
Analysts75.29
Price Target62.63 (19.61%)
Short Float %19.53%
Short Ratio7.3
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)-7.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.17%
Max EPS beat(4)35.62%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.83%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)12.88%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)43.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.77%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.64%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-0.68%
PT rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.12
Fwd PE 11.26
P/S 1.66
P/FCF 15.88
P/OCF 6.07
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.91
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY7.62%
EPS(NY)4.65
Fwd EY8.88%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY6.3%
OCF(TTM)8.62
OCFY16.46%
SpS31.45
BVpS-8.29
TBVpS-12.36
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.29%
ROE N/A
ROCE 21.9%
ROIC 16.36%
ROICexc 16.96%
ROICexgc 18.98%
OM 27.61%
PM (TTM) 13.85%
GM 49.17%
FCFM 10.48%
ROA(3y)10.42%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.6%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)18.73%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)21.29%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.22%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y117.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 12.41
Debt/EBITDA 3.5
Cap/Depr 182.05%
Cap/Sales 16.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.25%
Profit Quality 75.65%
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 2.12
F-Score4
WACC9.24%
ROIC/WACC1.77
Cap/Depr(3y)138.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)12.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)118.75%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y48.66%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
EPS Next Y11.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y58.72%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
Revenue Next Year-0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year44.73%
EBIT Next 3Y15.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-45.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.57%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A