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United Parks & ResortsPRKS +1.74%73 Cash Ratio is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates PRKS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 830 Travel & Leisure companies, United Parks & Resorts ranks worse than 120481.81% on this metric.
United Parks & Resorts has a Cash Ratio of 0.06. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parks & Resorts's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, United Parks & Resorts's highest Cash Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.26.
PRKS's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 0.55 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United Parks & Resorts Cash Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) has a Cash Ratio of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, United Parks & Resorts' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #999999 out of 830 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is United Parks & Resorts' Cash Ratio too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current Cash Ratio of 0.06 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.39. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. United Parks & Resorts' value of 0.06 is 89.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #999999 out of 830 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Parks & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parks & Resorts' Cash Ratio compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #999999 out of 830 companies for Cash Ratio. This places United Parks & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. United Parks & Resorts' value of 0.06 is 89.1% below this benchmark. Historically, United Parks & Resorts' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.55, United Parks & Resorts has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cash Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.55, based on 830 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parks & Resorts's current Cash Ratio of 0.06 is 89.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current Cash Ratio is 0.06, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Parks & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.47, compared to a current price of $45.03 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.06, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 89.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.55. United Parks & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (PRKS), the current Cash Ratio is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parks & Resorts stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $45.03 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.47.
GuruFocus considers United Parks & Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRKS:
Cash Ratio: 0.06 (77% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $59.47 vs. price of $45.03 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#999999 of 830)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Parks & Resorts Inc is an American theme park and entertainment company. Its core business is the operation of theme parks and entertainment facilities involving sea animals across the country under prominent brands such as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, and Sesame Place. The company generates the majority of its revenue from selling admission tickets for its theme parks.
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