PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PARAA • US92556H1077
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-0.96 (-5.37%)
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This PARAA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PARAA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PARAA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PARAA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years PARAA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years PARAA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PARAA has a worse Return On Assets (-12.08%) than 66.34% of its industry peers.
- PARAA's Return On Equity of -33.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PARAA is outperformed by 62.38% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.34%, PARAA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PARAA is below the industry average of 7.63%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.34%) for PARAA is above the 3 year average (4.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of PARAA (8.49%) is better than 61.39% of its industry peers.
- PARAA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PARAA has a Gross Margin (32.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PARAA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. PARAA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PARAA is destroying value.
- PARAA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- PARAA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PARAA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that PARAA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PARAA has a Altman-Z score (1.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PARAA is 36.00, which is on the high side as it means it would take PARAA, 36.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PARAA's Debt to FCF ratio of 36.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PARAA outperforms 50.49% of its industry peers.
- PARAA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating PARAA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PARAA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PARAA outperforms 45.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- PARAA has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that PARAA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PARAA's Current ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PARAA outperforms 47.52% of its industry peers.
- PARAA has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that PARAA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PARAA has a Quick ratio (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. PARAA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PARAA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.67%.
- PARAA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.12% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, PARAA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.48% in the last year.
- 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, PARAA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.48% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.30% on average over the next years.
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.
4. PARAA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.96, PARAA is valued correctly.
- PARAA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PARAA is cheaper than 71.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- PARAA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of PARAA.
- PARAA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PARAA is cheaper than 70.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, PARAA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PARAA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- PARAA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as PARAA'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%
5. PARAA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PARAA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
- The stock price of PARAA dropped by -24.78% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.05, PARAA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, PARAA is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PARAA decreases each year by -23.51%.
- PARAA 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
5.3 Sustainability
- PARAA 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%
PARAA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
16.91
-0.96 (-5.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Inst Owners75.86%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.70B
Revenue(TTM)29.21B
Net Income(TTM)-5.48B
Analysts49.68
Price Target17.85 (5.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.51%
DP-2.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-19.71%
PT rev (3m)-27.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY6.68%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY8.74%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY3.77%
OCF(TTM)1.06
OCFY6.28%
SpS45.4
BVpS26.14
TBVpS-16.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.95%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.34 |
F-Score4
WACC8.39%
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%
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A / PARAA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PARAA.
What is the valuation status for PARAA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PARAA stock?
The financial health rating of PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -2.83%.