Paramount ResourcesTSX:POU -3.04%62 Net Margin % is 18.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 19.57. GuruFocus rates TSX:POU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of C$13.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks better than 58.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:POU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.03 Med: 19.57 Max: 468.31
Current: 5.7
TSX:POU's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.95% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs TSX:POU: 5.70
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Paramount Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Paramount Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's Net Margin % 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 18.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #376 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Paramount Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Paramount Resources' current Net Margin % of 18.16% is near median its 10-year median of 19.57. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Paramount Resources' value of 18.16% is 428.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #376 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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' Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #376 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Paramount Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Paramount Resources' value of 18.16% is 428.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.57 vs. the industry median of 3.44, 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 Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Net Margin % of 18.16% is 428.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Net Margin % is 18.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.57. 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$13.02, compared to a current price of C$27.39 — trading 110.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.57 and 428.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current Net Margin % is 18.16% as of Mar. 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$27.39 is trading 110.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$13.02.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:POU:
Net Margin %: 18.16% (near median its 10-year median of 19.57)
GF Value™: C$13.02 vs. price of C$27.39 (110.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 428.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#376 of 916)
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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