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

TSX:POUCA6993202069

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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

  • POU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year POU had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years POU has been profitable.
  • POU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 99.04% of its industry peers.
  • POU has a Return On Equity of 47.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.52% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.47%, POU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for POU is in line with the industry average of 6.63%.
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

  • POU has a better Profit Margin (133.46%) than 99.52% of its industry peers.
  • POU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • POU's Operating Margin of 6.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 55.02% of its industry peers.
  • POU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.74%, POU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POU has grown nicely.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POU is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for POU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, POU has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, POU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • POU has an Altman-Z score of 4.20. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • POU has a better Altman-Z score (4.20) than 81.34% 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 80.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.2
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.88%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.77, POU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POU has a Quick Ratio of 3.77. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • POU has a Quick ratio of 3.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 85.17% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 307.56% over the past year.
  • 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 -66.07% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, POU will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 26.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-93.36%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y26.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 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 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 3.22, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
  • 98.09% 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 26.11.
  • POU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.45.
  • POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, POU is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.22
Fwd PE 48.45
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

4.2 Price Multiples

  • POU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.49
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

  • POU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as POU's earnings are expected to decrease with -66.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. POU.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • POU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.73, POU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, POU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%

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

  • POU pays out 174.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP174.46%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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

POU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A

TSX:POU (3/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

29.49

-0.22 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-03
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners7.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.26B
Revenue(TTM)965.70M
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts76.92
Price Target28.24 (-4.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%
Yearly Dividend15.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP174.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-16
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-78.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-77.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-30.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.22
Fwd PE 48.45
P/S 4.41
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.21
P/B 1.57
P/tB 1.57
EV/EBITDA 11.49
EPS(TTM)9.17
EY31.1%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY2.06%
FCF(TTM)-3.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY9.79%
SpS6.68
BVpS18.77
TBVpS18.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.23
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 4.2
F-Score5
WACC7.88%
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-93.36%
EPS Next 2Y-66.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%-49.01%
Revenue Next Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y26.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-82.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.01%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.48%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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

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 4 / 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 7 / 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 decline by -93.36% 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 174.46%.