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During the past 13 years, United Parks & Resorts's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 72.90% per year. The lowest was -362.50% per year. And the median was 0.10% per year.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
United Parks & Resorts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
United Parks & Resorts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parks & Resorts's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
PRKS vs FUN, PTON, OSW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's PE Ratio falls into.
United Parks & Resorts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
United Parks & Resorts's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.54
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.54 mean?
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.54 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #406 out of 560 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.54. The Travel & Leisure industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.35. United Parks & Resorts' value of $2.54 is 72.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #406 out of 560 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #406 out of 560 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places United Parks & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.35. United Parks & Resorts' value of $2.54 is 72.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.35, based on 560 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parks & Resorts's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.54 is 72.8% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.54. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.54 and 72.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.35. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (PRKS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.54 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:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.54
GF Value™: $59.47 vs. price of $45.03 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#406 of 560)
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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