Paramount ResourcesTSX:POU -0.47%62 Pretax Margin % is 23.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 25.65. 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 916 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks better than 56.77% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Paramount Resources Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's Pretax 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.
TSX:POU vs COP, EOG, OXY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Paramount Resources's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 23.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #396 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Paramount Resources' Pretax Margin % too high?
Paramount Resources' current Pretax Margin % of 23.72% is near median its 10-year median of 25.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. Paramount Resources' value of 23.72% is 359.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #396 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' Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #396 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Paramount Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. Paramount Resources' value of 23.72% is 359.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.65 vs. the industry median of 5.17, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Pretax Margin % of 23.72% is 359.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Pretax Margin % is 23.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.65. 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 Pretax Margin % is 23.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.65 and 359.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current Pretax Margin % is 23.72% 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$27.44 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:
Pretax Margin %: 23.72% (near median its 10-year median of 25.65)
GF Value™: C$13.03 vs. price of C$27.44 (110.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 359.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#396 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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