Parks! AmericaPRKA 76 Operating Margin % is 2.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 27.60. GuruFocus rates PRKA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Parks! America ranks better than 76.66% on this metric.
Parks! America (OTCPK:PRKA) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
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Parks! America Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parks! America's Operating Margin % 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.
PRKA vs AVNI, GDHG, GLFE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Parks! America's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % 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.
Parks! America Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Parks! America's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parks! America's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Parks! America's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Parks! America (PRKA) has a Operating Margin % of 2.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Parks! America and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 27.60. Over the past decade, Parks! America's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.71 to 40.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Parks! America ranks #197 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Parks! America's Operating Margin % too high?
Parks! America's current Operating Margin % of 2.57% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 27.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 40.54. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Parks! America's value of 2.57% is 68.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parks! America ranks #197 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parks! America has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parks! America's Operating Margin % compare to AVNI and GDHG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Parks! America ranks #197 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Parks! America in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Parks! America's value of 2.57% is 68.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Parks! America's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.71 to 40.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.60 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Parks! America 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 Operating Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Parks! America's current Operating Margin % of 2.57% is 68.4% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Parks! America and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parks! America's current Operating Margin % is 2.57%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 27.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parks! America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parks! America (PRKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.49, compared to a current price of $40.90 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.57%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 27.60 and 68.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Parks! America's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Parks! America (PRKA), the current Operating Margin % is 2.57% 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 Parks! America (PRKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parks! America stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.90 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.49.
GuruFocus considers Parks! America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRKA:
Operating Margin %: 2.57% (91% below median its 10-year median of 27.60)
GF Value™: $43.49 vs. price of $40.90 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#197 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parks! America Inc through its subsidiaries involved in the business of acquiring, developing and operating local and regional theme parks and attractions in the United States. The company owns and operates Wild animal safari theme parks located in Pine mountain in the state of Georgia and Strafford in the state of Missouri in the United States. Its operating segment includes Georgia Park; Missouri Park and Texas Park. The company generates maximum revenue from the Georgia Park segment.
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