Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


TSX:POU Paramount Resources Ltd TSX:POU
62 GF Score
Price C$27.44
GF Value C$13.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Paramount Resources Moat Score?

Paramount Resources TSX:POU -0.47% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:POU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of C$13.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.

Paramount Resources has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Paramount Resources has Narrow Moat: Paramount Resources Ltd has a discernible moat due to its resource base and some cost advantages. However, it lacks the scale, brand strength, and regulatory barriers necessary for a stronger moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Paramount Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Paramount Resources  (TSX:POU) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Paramount Resources Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:POU vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Paramount Resources' Moat Score too high?
Paramount Resources' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Paramount Resources' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #133 out of 1044 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 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Resources' Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #133 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Paramount Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Paramount Resources' value of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Moat Score is 4. 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$13.03, compared to a current price of C$27.44 — trading 110.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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$27.44 is trading 110.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$13.03. GuruFocus considers Paramount Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:POU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$13.03 vs. price of C$27.44 (110.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1044)

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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