United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


STU:W2L United Parks & Resorts Inc STU:W2L
74 GF Score
Price €40.00
GF Value €50.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is United Parks & Resorts Moat Score?

United Parks & Resorts STU:W2L -3.85% 74 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:W2L with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Travel & Leisure companies, United Parks & Resorts ranks better than 84.42% on this metric.

United Parks & Resorts has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

United Parks & Resorts has No Moat: United Parks & Resorts has transient advantages with some brand presence but lacks significant market leadership, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology to establish a strong moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes United Parks & Resorts might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

United Parks & Resorts  (STU:W2L) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

United Parks & Resorts Moat Score Related Terms

STU:W2L vs FUN, PTON, OSW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #136 out of 873 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' Moat Score too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #136 out of 873 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Parks & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parks & Resorts' Moat Score compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #136 out of 873 companies for Moat Score. This places United Parks & Resorts in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. United Parks & Resorts's current Moat Score is 3. 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 €50.73, compared to a current price of €40.00 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. United Parks & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 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 €40.00 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.73. GuruFocus considers United Parks & Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:W2L:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €50.73 vs. price of €40.00 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PRKS:USA
Address 6240 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL, USA, 32821
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.
74GF Score

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