Paramount Resources (PRMRF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Paramount Resources Ltd. is a Calgary-based energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. The company holds a portfolio of upstream assets concentrated in the Montney and Duvernay formations of Western Canada, with a particular focus on liquids-rich gas plays in northeastern British Columbia and central Alberta. Through its integrated business model, Paramount combines drilling and completion activities with midstream operations, managing pipeline and processing facilities to optimize the value of its hydrocarbon production.

Since its founding in 1976, Paramount has grown from a modest exploration outfit into one of Canada’s leading independent energy producers. Strategic acquisitions and joint ventures have shaped its asset base, including landmark purchases in the Duvernay shale play and the development of high-impact Montney acreage. The company’s disciplined approach to drilling and capital allocation has supported a steady expansion of reserves and production volumes while maintaining a focus on cost efficiency and operational reliability.

In addition to upstream activities, Paramount owns and operates key midstream infrastructure, including over 450 kilometers of gathering pipelines and multiple gas processing facilities. These assets serve to unlock value by capturing natural gas liquids and providing critical takeaway capacity from its core producing regions. By leveraging proprietary processing plants and third-party logistics, the company enhances price realizations for its production and secures market access to domestic and export customers.

Paramount’s leadership team is headed by founder and Executive Chairman Kevin Lightbody, under whose guidance the company has pursued both organic growth and strategic partnerships. Supported by a board of directors with deep industry experience, management emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement. Paramount Resources continues to execute its long-term plan of optimizing cash flow generation, advancing sustainable development practices and delivering value for shareholders through all phases of the commodity cycle.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.33 to $15.68
• 50-Day Range: $11.27 to $16.77
• 52-Week Range: $9.89 to $23.42
• Volume: 6,342 shs
• Average Volume: 23,279 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.20 billion
• P/E Ratio: 2.07
• Dividend Yield: 2.87%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Paramount Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Paramount Resources scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Paramount Resources.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -63.22%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Paramount Resources are expected to decrease by -63.22% in the coming year, from $1.74 to $0.64 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Paramount Resources is 2.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.87.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Paramount Resources is 2.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 63.74.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Paramount Resources has a P/B Ratio of 0.84. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.21% of the float of Paramount Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paramount Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 42.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paramount Resources has recently increased by 1.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Paramount Resources pays a meaningful dividend of 2.78%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Paramount Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Paramount Resources is 5.94%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Paramount Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.75% next year. This indicates that Paramount Resources will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.21% of the float of Paramount Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paramount Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 42.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paramount Resources has recently increased by 1.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.55

News Sentiment

Paramount Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Paramount Resources this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Paramount Resources insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

36.30% of the stock of Paramount Resources is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 4.14% of the stock of Paramount Resources is held by institutions.

PRMRF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PRMRF shares performed this year?

Paramount Resources' stock was trading at $22.1250 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PRMRF shares have decreased by 30.7% and is now trading at $15.3270.

How were Paramount Resources' earnings last quarter?

Paramount Resources Ltd. (OTCMKTS:PRMRF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 13th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $185.24 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $198 million. Paramount Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.08% and a net margin of 94.21%.

How do I buy shares of Paramount Resources?

Shares of PRMRF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Record date for 7/31 Dividend: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - C$ EXP&PROD
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:PRMRF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.paramountres.com
• Phone: (403) 290-2940
• Fax: 403-262-7994
• Employees: 579
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $7.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 2.07
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.81
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $245.14 million
• Net Margins: 94.21%
• Pretax Margin: 119.51%
• Return on Equity: 9.08%
• Return on Assets: 7.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.60
• Quick Ratio: 2.60

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.28 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.71
• Cash Flow: $1.62 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.44
• Book Value: $18.31 per share
• Price / Book: 0.84

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 143,550,000
• Free Float: 91,441,000
• Market Cap: $2.20 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.60