PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:POU - CA6993202069 - Common Stock
24.33 CAD
-0.3 (-1.22%)
POU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 201 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While POU has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. POU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
POU had positive earnings in the past year.
POU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
POU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years POU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
POU's Return On Assets of 38.70% is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 99.53% of its industry peers.
POU has a Return On Equity of 51.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.09%, POU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.44% of the companies in the same industry.
POU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.45%. This is above the industry average of 6.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.09%) for POU is well below the 3 year average (11.45%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that POU had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 38.7% | ||
| ROE | 51.27% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)7.78%
ROE(3y)14.22%
ROE(5y)10.13%
ROIC(3y)11.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
POU has a better Profit Margin (113.39%) than 99.53% of its industry peers.
POU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of POU (13.63%) is better than 61.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POU has grown nicely.
POU's Gross Margin of 46.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 73.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 113.39% | ||
| GM | 46.69% |
OM growth 3Y70.43%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.59%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.26%
GM growth 5Y3.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, POU has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for POU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, POU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
POU has an Altman-Z score of 3.70. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.70, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that POU is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of POU (0.01) is better than 78.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.35 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
POU's Current ratio of 3.35 is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 84.51% of its industry peers.
POU has a Quick Ratio of 3.35. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of POU (3.35) is better than 84.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 303.31% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -32.37%.
POU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)303.31%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-103.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-56.37%
3.2 Future
POU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.19% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, POU will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -12.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y321.55%
EPS Next 2Y-26.91%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-57.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 2.49, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of POU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say POU is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.24 indicates a rather expensive valuation of POU.
POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. POU is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
POU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
POU's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.91%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%.
POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.95.
POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
5.2 History
POU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
POU has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
POU pays out 166.39% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP166.39%
EPS Next 2Y-26.91%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
TSX:POU (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.33
-0.3 (-1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners48.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)1.38B
Analysts75.38
Price Target26.9 (10.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP166.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-97.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-82.63%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)452.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(4)2036.28%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)219.38%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)29.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)20.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)39.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)39.12%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.32%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.24 | ||
| P/S | 2.88 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.13 |
EPS(TTM)9.76
EY40.12%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)-2.53
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY11.99%
SpS8.45
BVpS18.68
TBVpS18.68
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number64.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 38.7% | ||
| ROE | 51.27% | ||
| ROCE | 5.02% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.18% | ||
| OM | 13.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 113.39% | ||
| GM | 46.69% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)7.78%
ROE(3y)14.22%
ROE(5y)10.13%
ROIC(3y)11.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.49%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.49%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.04%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y95.04%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y95.04%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y70.43%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.59%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.26%
GM growth 5Y3.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 316.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 64.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 36.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
F-Score6
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)227.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)217.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)38.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)303.31%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-103.12%
EPS Next Y321.55%
EPS Next 2Y-26.91%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-56.37%
Revenue Next Year-57.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y104.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year22.67%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-290.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-56.19%
OCF growth 3Y19.14%
OCF growth 5Y26.1%
PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A / POU.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to POU.CA.
What is the valuation status of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is 6 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for POU stock?
The dividend rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 166.39%.