PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:POU - CA6993202069 - Common Stock
21.74 CAD
-1.12 (-4.9%)
Overall POU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated POU against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While POU has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. POU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years POU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of POU (4.09%) is better than 63.55% of its industry peers.
POU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.45%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.42%.
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
The Profit Margin of POU (113.39%) is better than 99.07% of its industry peers.
POU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
POU has a better Operating Margin (13.63%) than 61.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POU has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of POU (46.69%) is better than 74.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POU has grown nicely.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, POU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for POU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
POU has an Altman-Z score of 3.56. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
POU has a Altman-Z score of 3.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 82.71% 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 79.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.64%
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 has a better Current ratio (3.35) than 85.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.35 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
POU has a Quick ratio of 3.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 85.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 303.31% over the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.19% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -12.10% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y321.55%
EPS Next 2Y-26.91%
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
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 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 2.23, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, POU is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.09, the valuation of POU can be described as rather expensive.
POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say POU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
POU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. POU is cheaper than 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
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.
POU's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.91%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%, POU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.73, 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 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
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-26.91%
EPS Next 3Y-4.19%
TSX:POU (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
21.74
-1.12 (-4.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)1.38B
Analysts75.38
Price Target26.9 (23.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP166.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)3.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 1.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)9.76
EY44.89%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)-2.53
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY13.42%
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 | 3.56 |
F-Score6
WACC7.64%
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-26.91%
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 Year22.67%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.58%
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 for POU 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 expected EPS growth for PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is expected to grow by 321.55% in the next year.
Is the dividend of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A sustainable?
The dividend rating of PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 166.39%.