Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

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    80.23P/E

    Share Statistics

    As of March 31, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has 84.27M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding84.27M

    Valuation Ratios

    As of March 31, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 80.23. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.48, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -1.03.

    PE Ratio80.23
    PS Ratio1.48
    PB Ratio-1.03
    P/TBV Ratio-1.43
    P/FCF Ratio4.50
    P/OCF Ratio7.40

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of March 31, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.96 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.64 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 16.34 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 8.59, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales3.64
    EV / EBITDA11.96
    EV / EBIT16.34
    EV / FCF8.59

    Financial Position

    As of March 31, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.36, meaning it holds 0.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -568.31, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.63 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio0.36
    Quick Ratio0.16
    Debt / Equity-568.31
    Debt / EBITDA6.03
    Interest Coverage2.63

    Financial Efficiency

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.02 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.97, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.27, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 2.79 indicates how many times Six Flags Entertainment Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Assets (ROA)0.97
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.02
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)10.27
    Inventory Turnover2.79

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 18.68, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate18.68

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation posted a gross margin of 92.11, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 22.27 and net profit margin of 1.84 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin92.11
    Operating Margin22.27
    Pretax Margin6.39
    Profit Margin1.84
    EBITDA Margin30.42

    Dividends & Yields

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. Free cash flow yield stands at 22.22, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.48, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Six Flags Entertainment Corporation shareholders.

    Shareholder Yield5.48
    FCF Yield22.22

    Stock Splits

    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's most recent stock split took place on June 27, 2013 with a 1:2 split ratio.

    Last Split Date6/27/2013
    Split Ratio1:2

    Scores

    As of March 31, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of -0.15, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score-0.15