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PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS B (PARA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PARA - US92556H2067 - Common Stock

11.04 USD
-0.71 (-6.04%)
Last: 8/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM
11.17 USD
+0.13 (+1.18%)
After Hours: 8/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PARA. PARA was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. PARA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PARA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PARA had positive earnings in the past year.
PARA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PARA reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years PARA had a positive operating cash flow.
PARA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPARA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

PARA has a Return On Assets of -12.08%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PARA underperforms 64.36% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -33.16%, PARA is not doing good in the industry: 60.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.34%, PARA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PARA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.75%. This is below the industry average of 8.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.34%) for PARA is above the 3 year average (4.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.08%
ROE -33.16%
ROIC 5.34%
ROA(3y)-4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)-12.14%
ROE(5y)-0.12%
ROIC(3y)4.75%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
PARA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPARA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

1.3 Margins

PARA has a better Operating Margin (8.49%) than 63.37% of its industry peers.
PARA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PARA has a Gross Margin (32.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PARA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.49%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.58%
OM growth 3Y-13.02%
OM growth 5Y-10.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.09%
GM growth 5Y-2.56%
PARA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPARA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PARA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PARA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
PARA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PARA is higher compared to a year ago.
PARA Yearly Shares OutstandingPARA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
PARA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPARA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.27, we must say that PARA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PARA has a Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PARA outperforms 56.44% of its industry peers.
PARA has a debt to FCF ratio of 36.00. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PARA would need 36.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 36.00, PARA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.48% of the companies in the same industry.
PARA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating PARA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PARA (0.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 36
Altman-Z 1.27
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.31%
PARA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPARA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that PARA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PARA has a Current ratio (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
PARA has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that PARA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PARA (1.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.18
PARA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPARA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PARA have decreased strongly by -24.67% in the last year.
The earnings per share for PARA have been decreasing by -19.12% on average. This is quite bad
PARA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.48%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.59% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.67%
EPS 3Y-24.01%
EPS 5Y-19.12%
EPS Q2Q%-14.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.73%
Revenue growth 5Y1.59%
Sales Q2Q%0.53%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PARA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.48% on average per year.
PARA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.18%
EPS Next 2Y-2.06%
EPS Next 3Y-2.97%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue Next Year-3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.76%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PARA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPARA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
PARA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPARA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.77, which indicates a very decent valuation of PARA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PARA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PARA is cheaper than 79.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PARA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
PARA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.47.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PARA is valued a bit cheaper than 79.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. PARA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.77
Fwd PE 7.47
PARA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPARA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PARA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PARA is cheaper than 74.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PARA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PARA is cheaper than 66.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.47
EV/EBITDA 6.84
PARA Per share dataPARA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as PARA's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.06%
EPS Next 3Y-2.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PARA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.36, PARA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PARA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%

5.2 History

The dividend of PARA decreases each year by -23.51%.
PARA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PARA Yearly Dividends per sharePARA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

PARA has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-2.83%
EPS Next 2Y-2.06%
EPS Next 3Y-2.97%
PARA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPARA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

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PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS B

NASDAQ:PARA (8/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 11.17 +0.13 (+1.18%)

11.04

-0.71 (-6.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.44B
Analysts49.68
Price Target11.81 (6.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.51%
DP-2.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-90.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-193.35%
Max EPS beat(2)13.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)63.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-193.35%
Max EPS beat(4)331.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)405.1%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)259.81%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)193.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.04%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.75%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.09%
PT rev (1m)0.19%
PT rev (3m)-4.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.77
Fwd PE 7.47
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 18.47
P/OCF 11.08
P/B 0.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.84
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY10.24%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY13.38%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY9.03%
SpS42.6
BVpS24.53
TBVpS-15.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.08%
ROE -33.16%
ROCE 6.76%
ROIC 5.34%
ROICexc 5.76%
ROICexgc 29.61%
OM 8.49%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.58%
FCFM 1.4%
ROA(3y)-4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)-12.14%
ROE(5y)-0.12%
ROIC(3y)4.75%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
ROICexc(3y)5.08%
ROICexc(5y)6.35%
ROICexgc(3y)19.34%
ROICexgc(5y)17.73%
ROCE(3y)6.01%
ROCE(5y)7.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.95%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.96%
OM growth 3Y-13.02%
OM growth 5Y-10.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.09%
GM growth 5Y-2.56%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 36
Debt/EBITDA 5.02
Cap/Depr 70.79%
Cap/Sales 0.94%
Interest Coverage 2.81
Cash Conversion 23.84%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 1.27
F-Score4
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)77.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.67%
EPS 3Y-24.01%
EPS 5Y-19.12%
EPS Q2Q%-14.81%
EPS Next Y-17.18%
EPS Next 2Y-2.06%
EPS Next 3Y-2.97%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.73%
Revenue growth 5Y1.59%
Sales Q2Q%0.53%
Revenue Next Year-3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.76%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y42.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.99%
EBIT Next Year156.1%
EBIT Next 3Y36.57%
EBIT Next 5Y22.29%
FCF growth 1Y143.19%
FCF growth 3Y-6.54%
FCF growth 5Y-11.03%
OCF growth 1Y220.86%
OCF growth 3Y-7.59%
OCF growth 5Y-9.37%