PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:POU • CA6993202069
29.31 CAD
+0.24 (+0.83%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
This POU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall POU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated POU against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. POU gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. POU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, POU could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. POU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- POU had positive earnings in the past year.
- POU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years POU has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years POU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of POU (35.93%) is better than 99.06% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 47.53%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.53% 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 54.72% of its industry peers.
- POU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.46%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.67%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of POU (133.46%) is better than 99.06% of its industry peers.
- POU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.35%, POU is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POU has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.74%, POU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.53% 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, POU has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, POU has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, POU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.18 indicates that POU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- POU's Altman-Z score of 4.18 is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 81.13% of its industry peers.
- POU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- POU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 78.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of POU (3.77) is better than 84.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- POU has a Quick ratio of 3.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 84.43% 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 307.39%, which is quite impressive.
- POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.66% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -47.93% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, POU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)307.39%
EPS 3Y25.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%-61.82%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -66.07% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 26.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-93.36%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y26.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. POU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.20, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POU is valued cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- POU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 48.15, which means the current valuation is very expensive for POU.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as POU.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.39), we can say POU is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- POU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of POU may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as POU's earnings are expected to decrease with -66.07% in the coming years.
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
- POU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%.
- POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.17.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, POU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
5.2 History
- POU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 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 (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
29.31
+0.24 (+0.83%)
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 Cap4.23B
Revenue(TTM)965.70M
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts76.92
Price Target28.24 (-3.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
Yearly Dividend15.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP174.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-109.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-105.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)433.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(4)2036.28%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)209.73%
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)20.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)39.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)13.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)39.12%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)15.58%
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)4.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-30.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.15 | ||
| P/S | 4.39 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.43 |
EPS(TTM)9.17
EY31.29%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY2.08%
FCF(TTM)-3.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY9.85%
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 | 4.18 |
F-Score5
WACC7.88%
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)307.39%
EPS 3Y25.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.36%
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%-61.82%
Revenue Next Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y26.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 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.
How profitable is PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is expected to decline by -93.36% in the next year.
Is the dividend of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A sustainable?
The dividend rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 174.46%.