PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:POU • CA6993202069

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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.

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years POU had a positive operating cash flow.
POU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPOU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • POU's Return On Assets of 35.93% is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 98.54% of its industry peers.
  • POU has a Return On Equity of 47.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.51% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.47%, POU is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 6.85%.
Industry RankSector 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%
POU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPOU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 133.46%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • POU has a Operating Margin (6.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • POU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • POU's Gross Margin of 45.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 72.20% of its industry peers.
  • POU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
POU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPOU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 200 300 400

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2. POU.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • POU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
POU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingPOU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
POU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPOU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.93 indicates that POU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.93, POU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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.
  • POU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 79.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.93
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.75%
POU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPOU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • POU has a Current Ratio of 3.77. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.77, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.88% 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.
  • POU has a better Quick ratio (3.77) than 84.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.77
Quick Ratio 3.77
POU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPOU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue for POU has decreased by -47.93% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
POU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPOU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
POU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPOU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 -5 10

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4. POU.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.90, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
  • 99.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • POU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 52.37, which means the current valuation is very expensive for POU.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as POU.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. POU is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.9
Fwd PE 52.37
POU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPOU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • POU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.23
POU.CA Per share dataPOU.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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%

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5. POU.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%, POU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.72, POU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.21%

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
POU.CA Yearly Dividends per sharePOU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5 10 15

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPOU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
POU.CA Dividend Payout.POU.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.POU.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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POU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A

TSX:POU (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

26.63

-0.57 (-2.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-03
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners8.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.86B
Revenue(TTM)965.70M
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts76.92
Price Target33.47 (25.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.21%
Yearly Dividend15.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP174.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-15
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)18.51%
PT rev (3m)21.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)154%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-57.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.9
Fwd PE 52.37
P/S 4
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.26
P/B 1.42
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 10.23
EPS(TTM)9.17
EY34.43%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY1.91%
FCF(TTM)-3.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY10.8%
SpS6.66
BVpS18.7
TBVpS18.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.1078 (133.22%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.93
F-Score5
WACC7.75%
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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to POU.CA.


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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.


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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%.