Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Fundamental Analysis
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 37.33, profit margin of 5.05%, and ROE of -7.73%. The company generates $1.4B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -1.00%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of -52.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze SIX's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakSIX struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ModerateSIX shows balanced valuation metrics.
Growth Score
WeakSIX faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ModerateSIX shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
WeakSIX struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is SIX Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
SIX trades at 37.33 times earnings. This suggests a premium valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, SIX's PEG of 0.37 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Six Flags Entertainment Corporation at -2.97 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 0.65 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does SIX Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation keeps $5.05 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 22.65 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-7.73 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation generates $2.63 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation produces operating cash flow of $260.43M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation produces free cash flow of $86.64M, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $1.03 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
SIX converts 3.18% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
37.33
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.37
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
-2.97
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.91
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
-2.82
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.43
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.08
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.03
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.15
vs 25 benchmark
How SIX Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | SIX Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 37.33 | 24.85 | Worse (Expensive) |
| ROE | -7.73% | 1165.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 5.05% | 752.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | -2.82 | 0.76 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | 9.23 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 2.63% | 1280.00% | Weak |
SIX outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in P/E Ratio.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
-100.00%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Growth, Discretionary
DecliningEPS CAGR
-200.42%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Growth, Discretionary
DecliningFCF CAGR
-30.63%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Growth, Discretionary
Declining