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PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PARAA - US92556H1077 - Common Stock

16.91 USD
-0.96 (-5.37%)
Last: 8/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM
16.911 USD
+0 (+0.01%)
After Hours: 8/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to PARAA. PARAA was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. PARAA has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. PARAA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PARAA was profitable.
PARAA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PARAA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PARAA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PARAA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPARAA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

PARAA has a worse Return On Assets (-12.08%) than 66.34% of its industry peers.
PARAA has a worse Return On Equity (-33.16%) than 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.
PARAA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.75%. This is below the industry average of 7.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.75%) for PARAA is below the current ROIC(5.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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%
PARAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPARAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

1.3 Margins

PARAA has a Operating Margin of 8.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: PARAA outperforms 61.39% of its industry peers.
PARAA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PARAA (32.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PARAA'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%
PARAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPARAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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), PARAA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PARAA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PARAA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PARAA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PARAA Yearly Shares OutstandingPARAA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
PARAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPARAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

PARAA has an Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that PARAA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PARAA has a Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PARAA outperforms 58.42% of 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 36.00, PARAA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 36
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.39%
PARAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPARAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

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 has a Current ratio (1.29) which is in line with 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.18, PARAA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.18
PARAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPARAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PARAA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.67%.
Measured over the past years, PARAA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.12% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.48% in the past 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, PARAA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.30% on average per year.
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

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.96 indicates a correct valuation of PARAA.
71.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PARAA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PARAA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say PARAA is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of PARAA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PARAA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PARAA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.96
Fwd PE 11.45
PARAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPARAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PARAA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PARAA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.55
EV/EBITDA 7.99
PARAA Per share dataPARAA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PARAA's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.97% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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

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.
PARAA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.31.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, PARAA is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
PARAA Yearly Dividends per sharePARAA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPARAA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A

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

After market: 16.911 +0 (+0.01%)

16.91

-0.96 (-5.37%)

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 Owners75.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 NumberN/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%
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 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 1.34
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A?

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.


How profitable is PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) stock?

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PARAA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) is 14.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.65.


What is the earnings growth outlook for PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS A (PARAA) is expected to decline by -17.18% in the next year.