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United Parks & ResortsPRKS +1.74%73 EV-to-EBIT is 14.35 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 11.83. 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 637 Travel & Leisure companies, United Parks & Resorts ranks better than 50.39% on this metric.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
United Parks & Resorts's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,945 Mil.
United Parks & Resorts's EBIT 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 $312 Mil.
* 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 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
United Parks & Resorts's current Enterprise Value is $4,481 Mil.
United Parks & Resorts's EBIT 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 $312 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 11.83. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #316 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' EV-to-EBIT too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.83. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.52. United Parks & Resorts' value of 14.35 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #316 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #316 out of 637 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts United Parks & Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.52. United Parks & Resorts' value of 14.35 is 1.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.83 vs. the industry median of 14.52, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.52, based on 637 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parks & Resorts's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 is 1.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.35, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 11.83. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 14.35, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.83 and 1.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.52. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (PRKS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.35 as of Aug. 10, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.35 (21% above median its 10-year median of 11.83)
GF Value™: $59.47 vs. price of $45.03 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Travel & Leisure median (#316 of 637)
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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