PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:POU - CA6993202069 - Common Stock
24.07 CAD
+0.4 (+1.69%)
Overall POU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated POU against 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. POU scores excellent on profitability, 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.
In the past year POU had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 99.53% of its industry peers.
POU's Return On Equity of 51.27% is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
POU has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 61.86% 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 6.53%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.09%) for POU is well below the 3 year average (11.45%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that POU had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
POU has a Profit Margin of 113.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POU has declined.
POU's Operating Margin of 13.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 59.53% of its industry peers.
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 72.56% 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
POU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
POU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, POU has more shares outstanding
POU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
POU has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of POU (3.68) is better than 81.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that POU is not too dependend on debt financing.
POU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 80.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.61%
2.3 Liquidity
POU has a Current Ratio of 3.35. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
POU's Current ratio of 3.35 is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 85.58% of its industry peers.
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.
POU has a Quick ratio of 3.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 85.58% of its industry peers.
| 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.
POU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.51% yearly.
Looking at the last year, POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -32.37% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 -8.81% 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 -12.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y325.55%
EPS Next 2Y-24.59%
EPS Next 3Y-8.81%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.47, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
99.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say POU is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.81, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of POU.
POU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say POU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POU is valued cheaper than 84.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as POU's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-24.59%
EPS Next 3Y-8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.88.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, POU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
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
166.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP166.39%
EPS Next 2Y-24.59%
EPS Next 3Y-8.81%
TSX:POU (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.07
+0.4 (+1.69%)
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 Cap3.46B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)1.38B
Analysts73.85
Price Target26.9 (11.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
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)3.69%
PT rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)9.76
EY40.55%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY5.32%
FCF(TTM)-2.53
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY12.12%
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 | 3.68 |
F-Score6
WACC7.61%
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 Y325.55%
EPS Next 2Y-24.59%
EPS Next 3Y-8.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-56.37%
Revenue Next Year-57.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y104.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year23.09%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.91%
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%.