Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) and United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Airbnb and United Parks & Resorts’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Airbnb | 19.90% | 31.24% | 10.16% |
| United Parks & Resorts | 9.09% | -35.46% | 5.63% |
Risk and Volatility
Airbnb has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Parks & Resorts has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Airbnb | $12.24 billion | 6.58 | $2.51 billion | $4.06 | 32.94 |
| United Parks & Resorts | $1.66 billion | 1.15 | $168.35 million | $2.65 | 15.36 |
Airbnb has higher revenue and earnings than United Parks & Resorts. United Parks & Resorts is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Airbnb, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
80.8% of Airbnb shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.2% of Airbnb shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of United Parks & Resorts shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Airbnb and United Parks & Resorts, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Airbnb | 1 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 2.66 |
| United Parks & Resorts | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2.17 |
Airbnb presently has a consensus price target of $157.67, suggesting a potential upside of 17.91%. United Parks & Resorts has a consensus price target of $47.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.00%. Given Airbnb’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Airbnb is more favorable than United Parks & Resorts.
Summary
Airbnb beats United Parks & Resorts on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Airbnb
Airbnb, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a platform that enables hosts to offer stays and experiences to guests worldwide. The company’s marketplace connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces and experiences. It primarily offers private rooms, primary homes, and vacation homes. The company was formerly known as AirBed & Breakfast, Inc. and changed its name to Airbnb, Inc. in November 2010. Airbnb, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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.
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