Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. United Parks & Resorts's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-7 Mil. United Parks & Resorts's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-27 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. United Parks & Resorts Inc interest coverage is 2.6, which is low.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parks & Resorts's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:W2L'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 2.74 Max: 4.32
Current: 2.6
STU:W2L's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 71.15% of 610
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs STU:W2L: 2.60
United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
United Parks & Resorts Interest Coverage Related Terms
United Parks & Resorts Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parks & Resorts's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
STU:W2L vs FUN, PTON, OSW: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's Interest Coverage falls into.
United Parks & Resorts Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
United Parks & Resorts did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. Over the past decade, United Parks & Resorts' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #434 out of 610 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' Interest Coverage too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 4.32. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #434 out of 610 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' Interest Coverage compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #434 out of 610 companies for Interest Coverage. This places United Parks & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Historically, United Parks & Resorts' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 4.32 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 (STU:W2L) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.68, compared to a current price of €41.80 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 (STU:W2L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parks & Resorts stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €41.80 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.68.
GuruFocus considers United Parks & Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:W2L:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €49.68 vs. price of €41.80 (15.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:W2L 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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