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SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC (SEAS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

50.3  +1.22 (+2.49%)

After market: 50.3 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SEAS. SEAS was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While SEAS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. SEAS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SEAS was profitable.
SEAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SEAS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years SEAS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SEAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSEAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 200M -200M 400M

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.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.28%, SEAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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
SEAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSEAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 200 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

SEAS has a Profit Margin of 14.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SEAS outperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
SEAS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SEAS (27.37%) is better than 92.65% of its industry peers.
SEAS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.99%, SEAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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%
SEAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSEAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for SEAS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SEAS is higher compared to a year ago.
SEAS Yearly Shares OutstandingSEAS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M
SEAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSEAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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.
SEAS has a better Altman-Z score (2.15) than 65.44% of its industry peers.
SEAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SEAS would need 10.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.03, SEAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 10.03
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC8.02%
SEAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSEAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that SEAS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SEAS (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.79
SEAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSEAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

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

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.51% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SEAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.97% on average per year.
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.
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.
SEAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSEAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
SEAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSEAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 -2 4 -4

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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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.87, the valuation of SEAS can be described as 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 35.19. SEAS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.34
Fwd PE 10.87
SEAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSEAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SEAS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
79.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SEAS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.31
EV/EBITDA 8.16
SEAS Per share dataSEAS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SEAS 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

No dividends for SEAS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC

NYSE:SEAS (2/12/2024, 8:09:46 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
Earnings (Last)11-08 2023-11-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-28 2024-02-28/amc
Inst Owners102.22%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.83%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.21B
Analysts76.47
Price Target64.03 (27.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-61.67%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.39%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-54.49%
Max EPS beat(4)2.54%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)19.75%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)57.84%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-54.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.9%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)6%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.85%
PT rev (1m)0.28%
PT rev (3m)-3.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.34
Fwd PE 10.87
P/S 1.86
P/FCF 15.31
P/OCF 6.5
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.16
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY7.5%
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY9.2%
FCF(TTM)3.29
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)7.73
OCFY15.38%
SpS27.04
BVpS-3.95
TBVpS-7.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.44%
ROE N/A
ROCE 21.81%
ROIC 16.28%
ROICexc 18.07%
ROICexgc 20.4%
OM 27.37%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
GM 48.99%
FCFM 12.15%
ROA(3y)3.39%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y46.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y46.68%
OM growth 3Y18%
OM growth 5Y38.3%
PM growth 3Y37.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y6.5%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 10.03
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 186.24%
Cap/Sales 16.45%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79%
Profit Quality 86.35%
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 2.15
F-Score6
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC2.03
Cap/Depr(3y)96.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.51%
EPS 3Y54.16%
EPS 5Y36.4%
EPS Q2Q%-3.52%
EPS Next Y-8.14%
EPS Next 2Y4.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y6.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.01%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y1.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.65%
EBIT growth 3Y26.71%
EBIT growth 5Y47.3%
EBIT Next Year37.42%
EBIT Next 3Y13.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.1%
FCF growth 3Y33.43%
FCF growth 5Y78.64%
OCF growth 1Y22.54%
OCF growth 3Y17.46%
OCF growth 5Y24.01%