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.
1. POU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year POU was profitable.
- In the past year POU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- POU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- POU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- POU's Return On Assets of 35.93% is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 98.56% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 47.53%, POU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- POU has a Return On Invested Capital (1.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for POU is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- POU has a Profit Margin of 133.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.04% of its industry peers.
- POU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- POU has a Operating Margin (6.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POU has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.74%, POU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, POU has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for POU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for POU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.24 indicates that POU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- POU's Altman-Z score of 4.24 is amongst the best of the industry. POU outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
- POU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- POU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is in the better half of the industry: POU outperforms 79.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.77 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- POU has a Current ratio of 3.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 85.10% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.77, POU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.77 |
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.
- POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.67% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -47.93% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, POU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.85% on average per year.
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
- POU is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -66.07% yearly.
- POU is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 26.99% yearly.
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
- 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 accelerating.
4. POU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.25, the valuation of POU can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POU indicates a rather cheap valuation: POU is cheaper than 98.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- POU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 49.02 indicates a quite expensive valuation of POU.
- POU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, POU is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of POU is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.68 |
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
5. POU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- POU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, POU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- POU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
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 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:POU (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
29.84
+0.21 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11/bmo
Inst Owners7.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.31B
Revenue(TTM)965.70M
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts76.92
Price Target28.24 (-5.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
Yearly Dividend15.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP174.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.05)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.02 | ||
| P/S | 4.46 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.68 |
EPS(TTM)9.17
EY30.73%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY2.04%
FCF(TTM)-3.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY9.68%
SpS6.68
BVpS18.77
TBVpS18.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.24 |
F-Score5
WACC7.77%
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%.