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Paramount ResourcesTSX:POU -2.95%59 Cash-to-Debt is 20.88 as of Jun. 2026, which is 52100% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates TSX:POU with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks better than 81.19% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Paramount Resources's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.88.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Paramount Resourcescould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Resources's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:POU'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.04 Max: No Debt
Current: 20.88
During the past 13 years, Paramount Resources's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.04.
TSX:POU's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 81.19% of 989
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSX:POU: 20.88
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Paramount Resources Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Paramount Resources Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Paramount Resources Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) has a Cash-to-Debt of 20.88 as of Jun. 2026. This is 52100% above median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #186 out of 989 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Paramount Resources' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Paramount Resources' current Cash-to-Debt of 20.88 is 52100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.56. Paramount Resources' value of 20.88 is 3628.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #186 out of 989 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paramount Resources has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Resources' Cash-to-Debt compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #186 out of 989 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Paramount Resources in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.56. Paramount Resources' value of 20.88 is 3628.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Paramount Resources has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.56, based on 989 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Cash-to-Debt of 20.88 is 3628.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Cash-to-Debt is 20.88, which is 52100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paramount Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.07, compared to a current price of C$32.21 — trading 100.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 20.88, which is 52100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 3628.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.56. Paramount Resources' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current Cash-to-Debt is 20.88 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$32.21 is trading 100.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.07.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:POU:
Cash-to-Debt: 20.88 (52100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: C$16.07 vs. price of C$32.21 (100.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3628.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#186 of 989)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:POU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paramount Resources Ltd is a Canadian energy company that explores and develops both conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas. The company explores for and develops both conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas, including longer-term strategic exploration and pre-development plays, and holds a portfolio of investments in other entities. Its primary focus in the Grande Prairie Region is its Karr and Wapiti Montney properties Region includes the Kaybob North Duvernay development and other natural gas and oil-producing properties. The Central Alberta and Other Region includes the Willesden Green Duvernay development in central Alberta and shale gas properties in the Horn River Basin and Liard Basin in northeast British Columbia.
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