Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Paramount Resources Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Paramount Resources Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Paramount Resources Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.72
5.52
7.50
6.24
20.50
Paramount Resources Quarterly Data
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
31.15
60.98
7.31
9.72
8.98
6.25
4.85
5.52
8.06
9.29
7.30
7.50
11.95
16.86
6.24
3.61
3.15
18.01
20.50
61.68
TSX:POU vs COP, EOG, FANG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.24 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #459 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Paramount Resources' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Paramount Resources' current Forward PE Ratio is 25.24. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.88. Paramount Resources' value of 25.24 is 132.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #459 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #459 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Paramount Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.88. Paramount Resources' value of 25.24 is 132.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.88, based on 542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.24 is 132.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.24. 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$12.88, compared to a current price of C$28.05 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.24 and 132.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.88. Paramount Resources' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.24 as of Jul. 12, 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$28.05 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.88.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:POU:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.24
GF Value™: C$12.88 vs. price of C$28.05 (117.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#459 of 542)
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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