Is PRKS a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 45.7/100. It is ranked #2,058 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 79/100, Momentum 25/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for PRKS?

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 45.7 ranks it #2,058 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is PRKS in?

United Parks & Resorts Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector (Entertainment industry) with a market cap of $1.60 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does PRKS pay a dividend?

PRKS does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is PRKS's P/E ratio?

PRKS has a trailing P/E ratio of 6.09x. The Communication Services sector average is 26.1x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is PRKS?

PRKS's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 92.0%. ROE: -91.3% vs sector average 1.0%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is PRKS valued compared to peers?

PRKS's value factor score is 79/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 6.1x, EV/EBITDA 2.4x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is PRKS's debt level?

PRKS's debt-to-equity ratio is -760%. Sector average: 82%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

PRKS has a beta of 1.40, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 45/100.

Does PRKS have high short interest?

PRKS's short interest factor score is 49/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

PRKS Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Reduce (Score 45.7/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PRKS	+0.43%	+10.94%	+13.36%	+2.84%	-10.09%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLC	-0.28%	+2.01%	-2.92%	-3.20%	+25.91%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.50%	+7.33%	+13.02%	+3.20%	-39.62%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.71%	+8.92%	+16.28%	+6.04%	-36.00%	-	-	-

Metric	PRKS	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	6.1x	-77%
EV/EBITDA	2.4x	-51%
Price / Book	-5.6x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
TIGO MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA	62	41	67	81	-	143.3%	42.5%	4.6%	-	884.0x	$12.9B	VS
VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	54	50	77	54	10.8x	17.6%	60.5%	13.7%	3.1%	282.0x	$208.3B	VS
DLX DELUXE CORP	54	50	76	69	16.4x	11.6%	53.3%	3.7%	0.4%	321.0x	$1.3B	VS
NYT NEW YORK TIMES CO	53	50	52	68	49.3x	13.6%	50.2%	10.4%	12.1%	47.0x	$13.8B	VS
BCE BCE INC	52	37	71	51	186.8x	8.8%	43.4%	1.5%	-9.3%	237.0x	$23.7B	VS
T AT&T INC.	52	50	68	46	9.9x	15.3%	62.0%	15.8%	3.1%	107.0x	$197.7B	VS
MSGE Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.	51	50	59	67	48.3x	166.0%	40.3%	-1.0%	101.4%	1,540.0x	$2.7B	VS
ADEA Adeia Inc.	50	50	61	67	51.2x	11.8%	100.0%	16.4%	-0.0%	87.0x	$2.8B	VS
CDRO Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A.	50	46	53	61	-	65.0%	90.7%	1.9%	12.7%	0.0x	$389M	VS
TGNA TEGNA INC	50	50	67	46	10.4x	9.8%	38.3%	10.6%	-8.4%	80.0x	$3.2B	VS
PRKS United Parks & Resorts Inc.	46	50	79	25	6.1x	-91.3%	92.0%	12.5%	2.9%	-760.0x	$1.6B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.9%	-	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	0.9%	1.0%	0.9%	1.0%
Operating Margin %	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.2%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	-0.0%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	-0.7%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.2%	-0.0%
FCF Margin %	7.1%	-	13.4%	11.6%	21.0%	24.9%	-53.2%	11.0%	8.3%	1.6%	8.9%
ROE %	-62.6%	-38.6%	-49.3%	-112.5%	-66.5%	-756.3%	295.2%	0.4%	0.2%	-0.7%	-0.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.1%	-0.0%
ROIC %	23.3%	-	20.5%	20.6%	23.5%	20.8%	-10.8%	9.1%	6.8%	-8.9%	2.4%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.9%

1.0%

0.9%

1.0%

0.9%

1.0%

Operating Margin %

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

-0.6%

0.2%

0.1%

-0.2%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

-0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

-0.0%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

-0.7%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.2%

-0.0%

FCF Margin %

7.1%

13.4%

11.6%

21.0%

24.9%

-53.2%

11.0%

8.3%

1.6%

8.9%

ROE %

-62.6%

-38.6%

-49.3%

-112.5%

-66.5%

-756.3%

295.2%

0.4%

0.2%

-0.7%

-0.0%

ROA %

0.1%

-0.1%

0.0%

-0.1%

-0.0%

ROIC %

23.3%

20.5%

20.6%

23.5%

20.8%

-10.8%

9.1%

6.8%

-8.9%

2.4%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$1.8B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.5B	$432M	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.4B
	—	—	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.7B	$1.5B	$432M	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.4B
Gross Margin	92.0%	---	92.4%	92.4%	92.2%	92.4%	100.0%	92.2%	100.0%	92.4%	100.0%	100.0%
	—	$228M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	$174M	$168M	$160M	$159M	$155M	$156M	$164M	$165M	$168M	$205M	$189M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$510M	$365M	$463M	$460M	$508M	$432M	-$242M	$213M	$152M	-$201M	$60M	$159M
EBIT	$510M	$365M	$463M	$460M	$508M	$432M	-$242M	$213M	$152M	-$201M	$60M	$159M
EBITDA	$681M	$540M	$632M	$620M	$666M	$587M	-$86M	$377M	$317M	-$33M	$264M	$348M
Operating Margin	25.2%	22.0%	26.9%	26.6%	29.3%	28.7%	-56.0%	15.3%	11.1%	-15.9%	4.4%	11.6%
EBITDA Margin	37.1%	32.5%	36.6%	35.9%	38.5%	39.0%	-20.0%	27.0%	23.1%	-2.6%	19.7%	25.4%
	—	$134M	$172M	$147M	$118M	$175M	$101M	$84M	$89M	$78M	$63M	$86M
	—	$227M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$58M	$64M	$79M	$99M	-$164K	-$31M	$40M	$18M	-$85M	$9M	$24M
	$273M	$168M	$227M	$234M	$291M	$257M	-$312M	$89M	$45M	-$202M	-$13M	$49M
Net Margin	12.5%	10.1%	13.2%	13.6%	16.8%	17.1%	-72.3%	6.4%	3.3%	-16.0%	-0.9%	3.6%
	$3.09	$3.09	$3.82	$3.66	$4.18	$3.28	$-3.99	$1.11	$0.52	$-2.36	$-0.15	$0.57
Diluted EPS	$3.09	$3.06	$3.82	$3.66	$4.18	$3.28	$-3.99	$1.11	$0.52	$-2.36	$-0.15	$0.57
Weighted Avg Basic	—	55M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	55M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$1.8B

$1.7B

$1.5B

$432M

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.4B

—

$1.6B

$1.7B

$1.5B

$432M

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.4B

Gross Margin

92.0%

---

92.4%

92.2%

92.4%

100.0%

92.2%

100.0%

92.4%

100.0%

—

$228M

—

Depreciation

—

$174M

$168M

$160M

$159M

$155M

$156M

$164M

$165M

$168M

$205M

$189M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.3B

—

$510M

$365M

$463M

$460M

$508M

$432M

-$242M

$213M

$152M

-$201M

$60M

$159M

EBIT

$510M

$365M

$463M

$460M

$508M

$432M

-$242M

$213M

$152M

-$201M

$60M

$159M

EBITDA

$681M

$540M

$632M

$620M

$666M

$587M

-$86M

$377M

$317M

-$33M

$264M

$348M

Operating Margin

25.2%

22.0%

26.9%

26.6%

29.3%

28.7%

-56.0%

15.3%

11.1%

-15.9%

4.4%

11.6%

EBITDA Margin

37.1%

32.5%

36.6%

35.9%

38.5%

39.0%

-20.0%

27.0%

23.1%

-2.6%

19.7%

25.4%

—

$134M

$172M

$147M

$118M

$175M

$101M

$84M

$89M

$78M

$63M

$86M

—

$227M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$58M

$64M

$79M

$99M

-$164K

-$31M

$40M

$18M

-$85M

$9M

$24M

$273M

$168M

$227M

$234M

$291M

$257M

-$312M

$89M

$45M

-$202M

-$13M

$49M

Net Margin

12.5%

10.1%

13.2%

13.6%

16.8%

17.1%

-72.3%

6.4%

3.3%

-16.0%

-0.9%

3.6%

$3.09

$3.82

$3.66

$4.18

$3.28

$-3.99

$1.11

$0.52

$-2.36

$-0.15

$0.57

Diluted EPS

$3.09

$3.06

$3.82

$3.66

$4.18

$3.28

$-3.99

$1.11

$0.52

$-2.36

$-0.15

$0.57

Weighted Avg Basic

—

55M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

55M

—

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does United Parks & Resorts Inc. Do?

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. The company operates SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; and San Diego, California, as well as Busch Gardens theme parks in Tampa, Florida, and Williamsburg, Virginia. It also operates water park attractions in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; Chula Vista, California; Tampa, Florida; and Williamsburg, Virginia. In addition, the company operates a reservations-only theme park in Orlando, Florida and a park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It operates a portfolio of twelve theme parks under the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Sesame Place brands. The company was formerly known as SW Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. in December 2012. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Entertainment industry. The company is led by CEO Marc G. Swanson and employs approximately 2,800 people, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. With a market capitalization of $1.6B, PRKS is one of the notable companies in the Communication Services sector.

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, United Parks & Resorts Inc. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.7/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.PRKS ranks #2,058 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Communication Services sector, United Parks & Resorts Inc. ranks #64 of 134 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Communication Services peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

PRKS Stock Price and 52-Week Range

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) currently trades at $37.33. The stock gained $0.16 (0.4%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for PRKS is $56.95, which means the stock is currently trading -34.5% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $29.62, putting the stock 26.0% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.0M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is PRKS Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) carries a value factor score of 79/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 6.09x, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 26.08x — a discount of 77%. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.91x, compared to 0.55x for the average Communication Services stock. On an enterprise value basis, PRKS trades at 2.44x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.98x for the sector.

Based on these multiples, United Parks & Resorts Inc. appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

United Parks & Resorts Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is -91.3%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 1.0%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 10.4% versus the sector average of -0.0%.

On a margin basis, United Parks & Resorts Inc. reports gross margins of 92.0%, compared to 56.4% for the sector. The operating margin is 25.2% (sector: 0.4%). Net profit margin stands at 12.5%, versus -0.9% for the average Communication Services stock. Revenue growth is running at 2.9% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.0% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

PRKS Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

United Parks & Resorts Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of -760.0%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 82.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 0.74x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $2.35B. Cash and equivalents stand at $183M.

PRKS has a beta of 1.40, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in PRKS would be expected to move 40.1% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for United Parks & Resorts Inc. is 45/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

United Parks & Resorts Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported revenue of $1.83B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.09. Net income for the quarter was $273M. Gross margin was 92.0%. Operating income came in at $510M.

In FY 2025, United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported revenue of $1.66B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.09. Net income for the quarter was $168M. Revenue grew -3.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $365M.

In Q3 2025, United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported revenue of $512M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.62. Net income for the quarter was $89M. Revenue grew -6.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $152M.

In Q2 2025, United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported revenue of $490M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46. Net income for the quarter was $80M. Revenue grew -1.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $140M.

Over the past 8 quarters, United Parks & Resorts Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $498M to $1.83B. Investors analyzing PRKS stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

PRKS Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Entertainment industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Communication Services dividend stocks may want to explore other Communication Services stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

PRKS Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) has a momentum factor score of 25/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 32/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 49/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

PRKS vs Competitors — Communication Services Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Communication Services sector, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) ranks #64 out of 134 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places PRKS in the upper half of all Communication Services stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA (TIGO) with a score of 61.6/100, TEGNA INC (TGNA) with a score of 49.6/100, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) with a score of 54.2/100, DELUXE CORP (DLX) with a score of 53.8/100, and NEW YORK TIMES CO (NYT) with a score of 53.2/100.

Comparing PRKS against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full PRKS vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how United Parks & Resorts Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

PRKS Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy PRKS? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for United Parks & Resorts Inc. suggests caution. The value score of 79/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 25/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.7/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on PRKS stock.

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