The historical rank and industry rank for United Parks & Resorts's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:W2L'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.4 Med: 11.43 Max: 22.53
Current: 12.32
STU:W2L's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.86% of 842
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 6.155
vs STU:W2L: 12.32
United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
United Parks & Resorts Pretax Margin % Related Terms
United Parks & Resorts Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parks & Resorts's Pretax 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.
STU:W2L vs FUN, PTON, OSW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, United Parks & Resorts's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
United Parks & Resorts Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Parks & Resorts's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parks & Resorts's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:W2L) has a Pretax Margin % of -14.37% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #279 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is United Parks & Resorts' Pretax Margin % too high?
United Parks & Resorts' current Pretax Margin % is -14.37%. Based on the distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #279 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Parks & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parks & Resorts' Pretax Margin % compare to FUN and PTON?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, United Parks & Resorts ranks #279 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts United Parks & Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.16, based on 842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Parks & Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parks & Resorts's current Pretax Margin % is -14.37%. 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 €50.22, compared to a current price of €42.20 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -14.37%. United Parks & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parks & Resorts (STU:W2L), the current Pretax Margin % is -14.37% 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 €42.20 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.22.
GuruFocus considers United Parks & Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:W2L:
Pretax Margin %: -14.37%
GF Value™: €50.22 vs. price of €42.20 (16% 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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