Is United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Leisure | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Leisure | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Leisure | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Leisure | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Leisure | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 47.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 20.2% | |
| Net Margin | 10.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 9.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $380M |
| Free Cash Flow | $163M |
| Total Debt | $2.3B |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $2.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $31.00 |
| 50-Day MA | $34.78 |
| 200-Day MA | $42.65 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$28.77
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About United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS)
United Parks & Resorts Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. The company owns and licenses a portfolio of theme parks, such as a marine-life theme park in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio under the SeaWorld brand; family-oriented destination theme parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg under the Busch Gardens brand; and South Seas-themed tropical setting water parks in Orlando and San Antonio under the Aquatica brand. It also engages in the operation of reservations only and all-inclusive marine life theme park under the Discovery Cove brand; Sesame Street theme parks in Philadelphia and San Diego under the Sesame Place brand; Water Country USA, a family water park; and Adventure Island, a park which features water rides, dining, and other attractions. The company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. in February 2024. United Parks & Resorts Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), United Parks & Resorts Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s debt ratio?
United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s key financial metrics?
United Parks & Resorts Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 9.7, and revenue of $1.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 47.8% and a net margin of 10.1%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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