UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC (PRKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PRKS - US81282V1008 - Common Stock
36.62 USD
+1.19 (+3.36%)
Overall PRKS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PRKS against 132 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 valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
Of the past 5 years PRKS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years PRKS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PRKS has a Return On Assets of 6.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: PRKS outperforms 74.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PRKS (12.46%) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PRKS is significantly above the industry average of 10.42%.
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 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
The Profit Margin of PRKS (10.83%) is better than 78.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRKS has declined.
PRKS has a better Operating Margin (23.05%) than 86.36% 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 46.21% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, PRKS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PRKS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that PRKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PRKS (1.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PRKS is 10.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take PRKS, 10.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PRKS has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC8.33%
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.
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.
The Quick ratio of PRKS (0.95) 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
PRKS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.05%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.27% in the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.13% 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 1.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.74%
Revenue Next 3Y1.55%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.20 indicates a reasonable valuation of PRKS.
88.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRKS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PRKS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.55, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PRKS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRKS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRKS is cheaper than 92.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.22, PRKS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PRKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRKS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
93.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRKS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PRKS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PRKS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PRKS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PRKS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:PRKS (12/3/2025, 12:02:10 PM)
36.62
+1.19 (+3.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change14.16%
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)181.20M
Analysts74
Price Target49.35 (34.76%)
Short Float %21.39%
Short Ratio5.02
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)-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)-15.79%
PT rev (3m)-15.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.82 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY8.93%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY13.24%
FCF(TTM)4.05
FCFY11.05%
OCF(TTM)7.59
OCFY20.73%
SpS30.68
BVpS-5.66
TBVpS-9.77
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)0.41
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
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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 Y8.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.24%
Revenue Next Year-0.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.74%
Revenue Next 3Y1.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.26%
EBIT growth 3Y2.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.41%
EBIT Next 3Y14.41%
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 5 / 10 to PRKS.
What is the valuation status for PRKS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 grow by 8.75% in the next year.