Paramount ResourcesTSX:POU +0.66%62 Quick Ratio is 2.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 0.74. 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 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Paramount Resources ranks better than 79.82% on this metric.
Paramount Resources has a quick ratio of 2.57. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Resources's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:POU'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.74 Max: 10.1
Current: 2.57
During the past 13 years, Paramount Resources's highest Quick Ratio was 10.10. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.74.
TSX:POU's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 79.82% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs TSX:POU: 2.57
Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Paramount Resources Quick Ratio Related Terms
Paramount Resources Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Resources's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paramount Resources's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Resources's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Paramount Resources's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 2.57 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Paramount Resources' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 10.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #204 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Paramount Resources' Quick Ratio too high?
Paramount Resources' current Quick Ratio of 2.57 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 10.10. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Paramount Resources' value of 2.57 is 129.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #204 out of 1011 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' Quick Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paramount Resources ranks #204 out of 1011 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Paramount Resources in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Paramount Resources' value of 2.57 is 129.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Paramount Resources' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 10.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.12, 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paramount Resources's current Quick Ratio of 2.57 is 129.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Paramount Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Resources's current Quick Ratio is 2.57, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. 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$27.57 — trading 111.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.57, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 129.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paramount Resources (TSX:POU), the current Quick Ratio is 2.57 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$27.57 is trading 111.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$13.03.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:POU:
Quick Ratio: 2.57 (247% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: C$13.03 vs. price of C$27.57 (111.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#204 of 1011)
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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