Paramount ResourcesTSX:POU -3.04%62 PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.11. 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 923 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks worse than 52.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Resources's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:POU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.11 Max: 3.18
Current: 1.44
During the past 13 years, Paramount Resources's highest PB Ratio was 3.18. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 1.11.
TSX:POU's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.11% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs TSX:POU: 1.44
During the past 12 months, Paramount Resources's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Paramount Resources was 49.50% per year. The lowest was -18.30% per year. And the median was 9.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Paramount Resources PB Ratio Related Terms
Paramount Resources PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) has a PB Ratio of 1.44 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Paramount Resources' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #481 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Paramount Resources' PB Ratio too high?
Paramount Resources' current PB Ratio of 1.44 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.18. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Paramount Resources' value of 1.44 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #481 out of 923 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' PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #481 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Paramount Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Paramount Resources' value of 1.44 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Paramount Resources' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Paramount Resources has consistently been at 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.44, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current PB Ratio of 1.44 is 0% at 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 0% at the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.44. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Jun. 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$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:
PB Ratio: 1.44 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: C$13.02 vs. price of C$27.39 (110.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Oil & Gas median (#481 of 923)
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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