Paramount Resources (STU:PQ51) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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STU:PQ51 Paramount Resources Ltd STU:PQ51
63 GF Score
Price €19.76
GF Value €9.09
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What is Paramount Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Paramount Resources STU:PQ51 +1.02% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates STU:PQ51 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.09. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks worse than 58.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Paramount Resources's current share price is €19.76. Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.22. Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:PQ51' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 1.34   Max: 2.49
Current: 1.49

During the past years, Paramount Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.49. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 1.34.

STU:PQ51's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.75% of 754 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs STU:PQ51: 1.49

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Paramount Resources's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.700. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €13.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Paramount Resources  (STU:PQ51) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Paramount Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Paramount Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Paramount Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Paramount Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Paramount Resources Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 1.10 1.17 1.39 1.24

STU:PQ51 vs COP, EOG, OXY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Paramount Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Paramount Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.76/13.22
=1.49

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Paramount Resources's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=11.7/133.5265*133.5265
=11.700

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Paramount Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.899 101.765 12.989
201612 11.447 101.449 15.067
201703 10.927 102.634 14.216
201706 10.767 103.029 13.954
201709 12.906 103.345 16.675
201712 13.098 103.345 16.923
201803 10.994 105.004 13.980
201806 10.936 105.557 13.834
201809 10.853 105.636 13.718
201812 11.297 105.399 14.312
201903 10.977 106.979 13.701
201906 10.378 107.690 12.868
201909 10.922 107.611 13.552
201912 10.677 107.769 13.229
202003 8.345 107.927 10.324
202006 8.440 108.401 10.396
202009 8.181 108.164 10.099
202012 9.886 108.559 12.160
202103 10.245 110.298 12.403
202106 10.468 111.720 12.511
202109 12.142 112.905 14.360
202112 12.946 113.774 15.194
202203 14.100 117.646 16.003
202206 15.121 120.806 16.713
202209 16.398 120.648 18.148
202212 16.531 120.964 18.248
202303 15.957 122.702 17.365
202306 16.264 124.203 17.485
202309 16.730 125.230 17.838
202312 16.586 125.072 17.707
202403 16.628 126.258 17.585
202406 16.935 127.522 17.732
202409 16.377 127.285 17.180
202412 16.862 127.364 17.678
202503 11.906 129.181 12.307
202506 11.857 129.892 12.189
202509 11.544 130.287 11.831
202512 11.642 130.366 11.924
202603 11.981 132.262 12.096
202606 11.700 133.527 11.700

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 mean?
Paramount Resources (STU:PQ51) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Paramount Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #443 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Paramount Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Paramount Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 2.49. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Paramount Resources' value of 1.49 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #443 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paramount Resources has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #443 out of 754 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Paramount Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Paramount Resources' value of 1.49 is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Paramount Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 1.25, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.25, based on 754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 19.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. 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?
Paramount Resources (STU:PQ51) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.09, compared to a current price of €19.76 — trading 117.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 19.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.25. Paramount Resources' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (STU:PQ51), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Sep. 02, 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 (STU:PQ51) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.76 is trading 117.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.09.

Key valuation signals for STU:PQ51:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: €9.09 vs. price of €19.76 (117.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#443 of 754)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PQ51 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paramount Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 888 - 3rd Street SW, Suite 4700, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 5C5
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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