Head-To-Head Comparison: SSP Group (OTCMKTS:SSPPF) and United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS)

SSP Group (OTCMKTS:SSPPF) and United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

SSP Group has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Parks & Resorts has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares SSP Group and United Parks & Resorts”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group	$4.75 billion	0.43	-$97.17 million	N/A	N/A
United Parks & Resorts	$1.66 billion	1.24	$168.35 million	$2.54	17.97

United Parks & Resorts has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SSP Group.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for SSP Group and United Parks & Resorts, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SSP Group	0	2	1	0	2.33
United Parks & Resorts	1	9	4	0	2.21

United Parks & Resorts has a consensus target price of $47.30, suggesting a potential upside of 3.62%. Given United Parks & Resorts’ higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United Parks & Resorts is more favorable than SSP Group.

Profitability

This table compares SSP Group and United Parks & Resorts’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SSP Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
United Parks & Resorts	8.11%	-27.85%	5.04%

Summary

United Parks & Resorts beats SSP Group on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About SSP Group

SSP Group plc operates food and beverage outlets in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and internationally. The company operates outlets at airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, hospitals, and shopping centers. It also operates sandwich shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. SSP Group plc was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the ownership and operation of theme parks. Its portfolio includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, and Sea Rescue. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.