PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD -A (POU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:POU - CA6993202069 - Common Stock
22.86 CAD
-0.46 (-1.97%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to POU. POU was compared to 218 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
POU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year POU had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 has a Return On Assets of 41.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POU outperforms 99.54% of its industry peers.
POU has a better Return On Equity (55.11%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of POU (5.74%) is better than 74.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POU is above the industry average of 6.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.74%) 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 | 41.96% | ||
| ROE | 55.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.74% |
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 (100.95%) is better than 99.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POU has declined.
POU's Operating Margin of 15.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POU outperforms 61.47% of its industry peers.
POU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
POU has a better Gross Margin (46.97%) than 72.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 100.95% | ||
| GM | 46.97% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, POU has more shares outstanding
POU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, POU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.76 indicates that POU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.76, POU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that POU is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of POU (0.01) is better than 79.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.14 indicates that POU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of POU (3.14) is better than 85.78% of its industry peers.
POU has a Quick Ratio of 3.14. This indicates that POU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
POU has a better Quick ratio (3.14) than 86.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
POU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 339.66%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
POU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.29%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)339.66%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-94.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.29%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-75.6%
3.2 Future
POU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.17% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -12.68% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y323.53%
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.19 indicates a rather cheap valuation of POU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POU indicates a rather cheap valuation: POU is cheaper than 98.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
POU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.13.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.68, the valuation of POU can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POU is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.35, POU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
POU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. POU is cheaper than 87.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
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 -6.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%.
POU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, POU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
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
158.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP158.35%
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
TSX:POU (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.86
-0.46 (-1.97%)
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 Cap3.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts73.85
Price Target26.71 (16.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP158.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)976.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-82.63%
Max EPS beat(2)2036.28%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)489.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.63%
Max EPS beat(4)2036.28%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)231.77%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.35%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)5.81%
PT rev (3m)5.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)65.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)10.42
EY45.58%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)-1.34
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY17.76%
SpS10.18
BVpS18.65
TBVpS18.65
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number66.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.96% | ||
| ROE | 55.11% | ||
| ROCE | 7.04% | ||
| ROIC | 5.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.92% | ||
| OM | 15.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 100.95% | ||
| GM | 46.97% | ||
| 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 Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 267.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 53.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 47.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
F-Score6
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)339.66%
EPS 3Y12.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-94.74%
EPS Next Y323.53%
EPS Next 2Y-24.2%
EPS Next 3Y-6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.29%
Revenue growth 3Y20.27%
Revenue growth 5Y18.13%
Sales Q2Q%-75.6%
Revenue Next Year-57.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.79%
EBIT growth 3Y104.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year23.09%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-201.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.64%
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 158.35%.