PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:POU • CA6993202069
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30.64 CAD
-0.1 (-0.33%)
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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
- In the past year POU was profitable.
- 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 98.52% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 47.53%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of POU (1.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for POU is in line with the industry average of 6.97%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 133.46% is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 99.01% of its industry peers.
- POU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.35%, POU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.69% 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 72.91% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POU is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, POU has less shares outstanding
- POU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, POU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.33 indicates that POU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- POU has a Altman-Z score of 4.33. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 78.82% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 80.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- POU has a Current ratio of 3.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- POU has a Quick Ratio of 3.77. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- POU's Quick ratio of 3.77 is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 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.
- Measured over the past years, POU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.67% on average per year.
- POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -47.93%.
- POU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.85% yearly.
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 -38.33% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 36.95% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-94.45%
EPS Next 2Y-61.72%
EPS Next 3Y-38.33%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.34 indicates a rather cheap valuation of POU.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POU indicates a rather cheap valuation: POU is cheaper than 98.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- POU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 60.25, which means the current valuation is very expensive for POU.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say POU is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.25 |
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 | 12.11 |
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 -38.33% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-61.72%
EPS Next 3Y-38.33%
5. POU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.95%, POU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.11.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, POU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.95% |
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
- 174.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP174.46%
EPS Next 2Y-61.72%
EPS Next 3Y-38.33%
POU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:POU (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
30.64
-0.1 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength86.61
Industry Growth44.78
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners8.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.44B
Revenue(TTM)965.70M
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts76.92
Price Target34.55 (12.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.95% |
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)6.23%
PT rev (3m)25.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)154%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-41.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.25 | ||
| P/S | 4.6 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
EPS(TTM)9.17
EY29.93%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY1.66%
FCF(TTM)-3.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY9.39%
SpS6.66
BVpS18.7
TBVpS18.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.1078 (102.7%)
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 | 4.33 |
F-Score5
WACC7.92%
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-94.45%
EPS Next 2Y-61.72%
EPS Next 3Y-38.33%
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 Year1.59%
EBIT Next 3Y42.1%
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%.