PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:POU • CA6993202069
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27.23 CAD
-0.3 (-1.09%)
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This POU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. POU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- POU had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year POU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- POU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years POU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- POU has a better Return On Assets (35.93%) than 98.57% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 47.53%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- POU's Return On Invested Capital of 1.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 53.81% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POU is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 35.93% | ||
| ROE | 47.53% | ||
| ROIC | 1.47% |
ROA(3y)17.9%
ROA(5y)15.1%
ROE(3y)23.35%
ROE(5y)19.86%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)7.29%
1.3 Margins
- POU has a Profit Margin of 133.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POU has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.35%, POU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- POU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.74%, POU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 133.46% | ||
| GM | 45.74% |
OM growth 3Y-47.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y62.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.38%
GM growth 5Y6.12%
2. POU.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), POU is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for POU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for POU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- POU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- POU has an Altman-Z score of 3.98. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.98, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- POU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of POU (0.01) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.77, POU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of POU (3.77) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.77 |
3. POU.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 307.56%, which is quite impressive.
- POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.67% yearly.
- POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -47.93%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)307.56%
EPS 3Y25.67%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-101.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%-49.01%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, POU will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -66.07% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, POU will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 36.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-93.36%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.21%
Revenue Next 2Y24.38%
Revenue Next 3Y36.95%
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 accelerating.
4. POU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.97, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POU indicates a rather cheap valuation: POU is cheaper than 98.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. POU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- POU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.73.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as POU.
- POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- POU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of POU may justify a higher PE ratio.
- POU's earnings are expected to decrease with -66.07% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. POU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%, POU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, POU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- POU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
5.2 History
- POU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of POU decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 174.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP174.46%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
POU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:POU (4/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
27.23
-0.3 (-1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11/bmo
Inst Owners7.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.93B
Revenue(TTM)965.70M
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts76.92
Price Target32.53 (19.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
Yearly Dividend15.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP174.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-108.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-104.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)434.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(4)2036.28%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)209.93%
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)37.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)36.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)39.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)22.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)39.12%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)19.85%
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)15.17%
PT rev (3m)20.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-72.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-78.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.73 | ||
| P/S | 4.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 1.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.46 |
EPS(TTM)9.17
EY33.68%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY2.24%
FCF(TTM)-3.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY10.61%
SpS6.68
BVpS18.77
TBVpS18.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 35.93% | ||
| ROE | 47.53% | ||
| ROCE | 1.82% | ||
| ROIC | 1.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.88% | ||
| OM | 6.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 133.46% | ||
| GM | 45.74% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)17.9%
ROA(5y)15.1%
ROE(3y)23.35%
ROE(5y)19.86%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)7.29%
ROICexc(3y)5.63%
ROICexc(5y)7.39%
ROICexgc(3y)5.63%
ROICexgc(5y)7.39%
ROCE(3y)6.75%
ROCE(5y)9.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-53.82%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-53.82%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-47.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y62.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.38%
GM growth 5Y6.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 354.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 90.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 135.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
F-Score5
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)251.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)60.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)48.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)307.56%
EPS 3Y25.67%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-101.72%
EPS Next Y-93.36%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%-49.01%
Revenue Next Year12.21%
Revenue Next 2Y24.38%
Revenue Next 3Y36.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-82.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.01%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.48%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1013.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-48.82%
OCF growth 3Y-26.47%
OCF growth 5Y38.84%
PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A / POU.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 for POU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A?
The financial health rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 174.46%.