PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:POU - CA6993202069 - Common Stock
24.55 CAD
-0.65 (-2.58%)
Taking everything into account, POU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. POU was compared to 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. POU has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. POU has a valuation in line with the averages, 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's Return On Assets of 38.70% is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 99.51% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 51.27%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
POU has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 61.65% of its industry peers.
POU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.45%. This is above the industry average of 6.55%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.45%) for POU is well above the current ROIC(4.09%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 38.7% | ||
| ROE | 51.27% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% |
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 113.39%, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POU has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.63%, POU is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.71% of the companies in the same industry.
POU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
POU has a Gross Margin of 46.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 72.82% of its industry peers.
POU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 113.39% | ||
| GM | 46.69% |
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.
POU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for POU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, POU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.79 indicates that POU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.79, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.55% 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 78.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.35 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.35, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.95% of the companies in the same industry.
POU has a Quick Ratio of 3.35. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.35, POU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 303.31%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -32.37% in the last year.
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)303.31%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-103.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-56.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, POU will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.19% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, POU will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -12.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y321.55%
EPS Next 2Y-27.07%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-57.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.1%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.52, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
POU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. POU is cheaper than 97.09% of the companies in the same industry.
POU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.43.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of POU.
POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.66.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
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.
The excellent 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 -4.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-27.07%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.39%, POU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, POU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, POU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
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
POU pays out 166.39% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP166.39%
EPS Next 2Y-27.07%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
TSX:POU (12/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.55
-0.65 (-2.58%)
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 Cap3.53B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)1.38B
Analysts75.38
Price Target26.9 (9.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP166.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-97.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-82.63%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)452.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-113.2%
Max EPS beat(4)2036.28%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)219.38%
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)29.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)20.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)39.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)39.12%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.32%
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)0.72%
PT rev (3m)6.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.51 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
EPS(TTM)9.76
EY39.76%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY4.88%
FCF(TTM)-2.53
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY11.88%
SpS8.45
BVpS18.68
TBVpS18.68
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number64.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 38.7% | ||
| ROE | 51.27% | ||
| ROCE | 5.02% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.18% | ||
| OM | 13.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 113.39% | ||
| GM | 46.69% | ||
| 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 Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 316.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 64.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 36.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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)303.31%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-103.12%
EPS Next Y321.55%
EPS Next 2Y-27.07%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-56.37%
Revenue Next Year-57.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y104.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year22.36%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-290.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-56.19%
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 166.39%.