FUN vs PLNT vs PRKS vs XPOF vs NFLX

For growth investors, Netflix, Inc.

(NFLX) is the stronger pick with 15. 9% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -3. 6% for United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS). United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) offers the better valuation at 12. 1x trailing P/E (10. 0x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) a "Buy" — based on 29 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, United Parks & Resorts Inc.

(PRKS) is the cheapest at 12. 1x versus Netflix, Inc. at 34. 9x. On forward P/E, United Parks & Resorts Inc. is actually cheaper at 10. 0x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Netflix, Inc. wins at 0. 75x versus Planet Fitness, Inc. 's 1. 80x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Netflix, Inc.

(NFLX) delivered a total return of +75. 2%, compared to -48. 0% for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: NFLX returned +875. 3% versus XPOF's -46. 6%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Planet Fitness, Inc.

(PLNT) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 31β versus Xponential Fitness, Inc. 's 1. 94β — meaning XPOF is approximately 520% more volatile than PLNT relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 54% versus 7% for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Netflix, Inc.

(NFLX) is pulling ahead at 15. 9% versus -3. 6% for United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Xponential Fitness, Inc. grew EPS 35. 2% year-over-year, compared to -591. 3% for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Over a 3-year CAGR, FUN leads at 19. 5% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Netflix, Inc.

(NFLX) is the more profitable company, earning 24. 3% net margin versus -50. 8% for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation — meaning it keeps 24. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: PLNT leads at 29. 8% versus -43. 7% for FUN. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — PRKS leads at 92. 3%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 75x versus Planet Fitness, Inc. 's 1. 80x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) trades at 10. 0x forward P/E versus 24. 8x for Netflix, Inc. — 14. 8x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for PLNT: 170. 8% to $119. 17.

In this comparison, XPOF (2.

5% yield) pays a dividend. FUN, PLNT, PRKS, NFLX do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Netflix, Inc.

(NFLX) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 39), +875. 3% 10Y return). Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) carries a higher beta of 1. 83 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (NFLX: +875. 3%, FUN: -33. 1%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (FUN (Consumer Cyclical) and PLNT (Consumer Cyclical) and PRKS (Consumer Cyclical) and XPOF (Consumer Cyclical) and NFLX (Communication Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: FUN is a small-cap quality compounder stock; PLNT is a small-cap deep-value stock; PRKS is a small-cap deep-value stock; XPOF is a small-cap quality compounder stock; NFLX is a large-cap high-growth stock. XPOF pays a dividend while FUN, PLNT, PRKS, NFLX do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.