PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:POU - CA6993202069 - Common Stock
23 CAD
+0.34 (+1.5%)
Overall POU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated POU against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While POU belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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
In the past year POU was profitable.
POU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years POU 4 years were profitable.
POU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
POU has a Return On Assets of 41.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.52% of its industry peers.
POU has a better Return On Equity (55.11%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
POU has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POU is above the industry average of 6.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.45%) for POU is well above the current ROIC(5.74%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.96% | ||
| ROE | 55.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.74% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 100.95%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.52% of the companies in the same industry.
POU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
POU's Operating Margin of 15.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POU has grown nicely.
POU has a better Gross Margin (46.97%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
POU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 100.95% | ||
| GM | 46.97% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), POU is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for POU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
POU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
POU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
POU has an Altman-Z score of 3.74. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
POU has a Altman-Z score of 3.74. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 79.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that POU is not too dependend on debt financing.
POU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 79.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
POU has a Current Ratio of 3.14. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.14, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
POU has a Quick Ratio of 3.14. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.14, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 339.66%, which is quite impressive.
POU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.51% yearly.
The Revenue for POU has decreased by -18.29% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, POU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)339.66%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-94.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.29%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-75.6%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.17% on average over the next years.
POU is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -12.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y323.53%
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-57.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
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
POU is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.21.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.10, POU is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.79 indicates a rather expensive valuation of POU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU is on the same level as its industry peers.
POU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.14% 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 | 5.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
POU's 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 -6.17% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%, POU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.43, POU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
POU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
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
158.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP158.35%
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
TSX:POU (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23
+0.34 (+1.5%)
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 Cap3.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts73.85
Price Target25.95 (12.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP158.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)976.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-82.63%
Max EPS beat(2)2036.28%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)489.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.63%
Max EPS beat(4)2036.28%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)231.77%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.35%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)2.78%
PT rev (3m)2.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)554.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)65.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
EPS(TTM)10.42
EY45.3%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY5.62%
FCF(TTM)-1.34
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY17.65%
SpS10.18
BVpS18.65
TBVpS18.65
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number66.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.96% | ||
| ROE | 55.11% | ||
| ROCE | 7.04% | ||
| ROIC | 5.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.92% | ||
| OM | 15.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 100.95% | ||
| GM | 46.97% | ||
| 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 Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 267.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 53.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 47.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)339.66%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-94.74%
EPS Next Y323.53%
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.29%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-75.6%
Revenue Next Year-57.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.79%
EBIT growth 3Y104.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year23.09%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-201.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.64%
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 158.35%.