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United Parks & ResortsPRKS +1.74%73 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.20. 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 639 Travel & Leisure companies, United Parks & Resorts ranks worse than 63.54% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, United Parks & Resorts's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of United Parks & Resorts was 26.80% per year. The lowest was -29.60% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
United Parks & Resorts 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PRKS vs FUN, PTON, OSW: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
United Parks & Resorts 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.20% mean?
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #406 out of 639 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.20% is near median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Travel & Leisure industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. United Parks & Resorts' value of 1.20% is 86.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #406 out of 639 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #406 out of 639 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places United Parks & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. United Parks & Resorts' value of 1.20% is 86.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 8.90, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.90, based on 639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parks & Resorts's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.20% is 86.5% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 86.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (PRKS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.20% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 1.20% (near median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: $59.47 vs. price of $45.03 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% below the Travel & Leisure median (#406 of 639)
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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