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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parks & Resorts's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PRKS'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.77 Max: 13.5
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of United Parks & Resorts was 13.50. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.77.
PRKS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 59.19% of 593
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs PRKS: 0.74
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
United Parks & Resorts's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
36.13
/
48.743359219451
=
0.74
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
United Parks & Resorts Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parks & Resorts's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
PRKS vs FUN, PTON, OSW: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
United Parks & Resorts Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $48.74 mean?
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $48.74 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #242 out of 593 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $48.74. The Travel & Leisure industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.90. United Parks & Resorts' value of $48.74 is 5315.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #242 out of 593 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 Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parks & Resorts' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #242 out of 593 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts United Parks & Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.90. United Parks & Resorts' value of $48.74 is 5315.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.90, based on 593 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parks & Resorts's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $48.74 is 5315.6% above 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $48.74. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.50, compared to a current price of $36.13 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $48.74 and 5315.6% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.90. United Parks & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (PRKS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $48.74 as of Sep. 17, 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 $36.13 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.50.
GuruFocus considers United Parks & Resorts to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PRKS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $48.74
GF Value™: $58.50 vs. price of $36.13 (38.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5315.6% above the Travel & Leisure median (#242 of 593)
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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