Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.68 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 168% Above Median

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TSX:POU Paramount Resources Ltd TSX:POU
62 GF Score
Price C$30.15
GF Value C$12.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Paramount Resources EV-to-EBITDA?

Paramount Resources TSX:POU +1.65% 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 168% above its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates TSX:POU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks worse than 66.8% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Paramount Resources's enterprise value is C$3,753.1 Mil. Paramount Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$351.5 Mil. Therefore, Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:POU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.79   Med: 3.98   Max: 11.83
Current: 10.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Paramount Resources was 11.83. The lowest was -91.79. And the median was 3.98.

TSX:POU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.8% of 759 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.68 vs TSX:POU: 10.68

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-24), Paramount Resources's stock price is C$30.15. Paramount Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.340. Therefore, Paramount Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 88.68.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Paramount Resources  (TSX:POU) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Paramount Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=30.15/0.340
=88.68

Paramount Resources's share price for today is C$30.15.
Paramount Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.340.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Paramount Resources EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Paramount Resources EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Paramount Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Paramount Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 0.77 1.15 1.23 1.41 10.21

TSX:POU vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Paramount Resources EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Paramount Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3753.067/351.5
=10.68

Paramount Resources's current Enterprise Value is C$3,753.1 Mil.
Paramount Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$351.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 mean?
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Paramount Resources. This is 168% above median its historical median of 3.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #507 out of 759 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Paramount Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Paramount Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 is 168% above median its 10-year median of 3.98. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Paramount Resources' value of 10.68 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #507 out of 759 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paramount Resources has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #507 out of 759 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Paramount Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Paramount Resources' value of 10.68 is 39.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 7.68, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.68, based on 759 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 is 39.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Paramount Resources. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68, which is 168% above median its own 10-year median of 3.98. 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$12.93, compared to a current price of C$30.15 — trading 133.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68, which is 168% above median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 39.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.68. Paramount Resources' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68 as of Jul. 24, 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$30.15 is trading 133.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.93. GuruFocus considers Paramount Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:POU:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.68 (168% above median its 10-year median of 3.98)
  • GF Value™: C$12.93 vs. price of C$30.15 (133.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#507 of 759)

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 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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