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Paramount Resources (POU) Competitors

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C$32.72 -0.35 (-1.06%)
As of 10:34 AM Eastern

POU vs. ARX, HSE, VRN, BTE, and SSL

Should you buy Paramount Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Paramount Resources with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Paramount Resources include ARC Resources (ARX), Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (HSE), Veren (VRN), Baytex Energy (BTE), and Sandstorm Gold (SSL). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Paramount Resources compare to ARC Resources?

ARC Resources (TSE:ARX) and Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, ARC Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Paramount Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ARC Resources and 0 mentions for Paramount Resources. ARC Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Paramount Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ARC Resources Neutral
Paramount Resources Neutral

ARC Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Paramount Resources. ARC Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paramount Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ARC ResourcesC$6.93B2.54C$1.11BC$2.5312.30
Paramount ResourcesC$933.40M5.10C$366.00MC$0.4081.80

ARC Resources currently has a consensus price target of C$29.98, indicating a potential downside of 3.63%. Paramount Resources has a consensus price target of C$32.94, indicating a potential upside of 0.69%. Given Paramount Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Paramount Resources is more favorable than ARC Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ARC Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31
Paramount Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

ARC Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Paramount Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. ARC Resources pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Paramount Resources pays out 150.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ARC Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

ARC Resources has a beta of -0.265168, indicating that its share price is 127% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paramount Resources has a beta of -0.027088, indicating that its share price is 103% less volatile than the broader market.

ARC Resources has a net margin of 22.18% compared to Paramount Resources' net margin of 5.90%. ARC Resources' return on equity of 17.43% beat Paramount Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ARC Resources22.18% 17.43% 7.88%
Paramount Resources 5.90%1.96%5.97%

52.8% of ARC Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.6% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of ARC Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ARC Resources beats Paramount Resources on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paramount Resources compare to Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)?

Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) and Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (TSE:HSE) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability and media sentiment.

Paramount Resources has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'s net margin of 0.00%. Paramount Resources' return on equity of 1.96% beat Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paramount Resources5.90% 1.96% 5.97%
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) N/A N/A N/A

9.6% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Paramount Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paramount Resources Neutral
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) Neutral

Paramount Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO). Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paramount Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paramount ResourcesC$933.40M5.10C$366.00MC$0.4081.80
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)C$14.69B0.00-C$11.47B-C$11.41N/A

Paramount Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$32.94, indicating a potential upside of 0.69%. Given Paramount Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Paramount Resources is more favorable than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paramount Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Paramount Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) pays an annual dividend of C$0.28 per share. Paramount Resources pays out 150.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) pays out -2.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Paramount Resources beats Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paramount Resources compare to Veren?

Veren (TSE:VRN) and Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Veren's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Paramount Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Veren Neutral
Paramount Resources Neutral

9.6% of Paramount Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Veren has higher revenue and earnings than Paramount Resources. Veren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paramount Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VerenC$3.83B0.00C$1.07BC$1.76N/A
Paramount ResourcesC$933.40M5.10C$366.00MC$0.4081.80

Paramount Resources has a consensus target price of C$32.94, suggesting a potential upside of 0.69%. Given Paramount Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Paramount Resources is more favorable than Veren.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Veren
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Paramount Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Veren has a net margin of 6.19% compared to Paramount Resources' net margin of 5.90%. Veren's return on equity of 4.01% beat Paramount Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Veren6.19% 4.01% N/A
Paramount Resources 5.90%1.96%5.97%

Summary

Paramount Resources beats Veren on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paramount Resources compare to Baytex Energy?

Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) and Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Paramount Resources has a beta of -0.027088, meaning that its stock price is 103% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baytex Energy has a beta of 0.576663, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Paramount Resources has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. Paramount Resources' return on equity of 1.96% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paramount Resources5.90% 1.96% 5.97%
Baytex Energy -83.88%-23.15%-0.08%

Paramount Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Paramount Resources pays out 150.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Baytex Energy pays out -7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, Baytex Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Paramount Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Baytex Energy and 0 mentions for Paramount Resources. Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat Paramount Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paramount Resources Neutral
Baytex Energy Very Positive

Paramount Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paramount Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paramount ResourcesC$933.40M5.10C$366.00MC$0.4081.80
Baytex EnergyC$1.68B2.97-C$347.90M-C$0.96N/A

9.6% of Paramount Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.2% of Baytex Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Paramount Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$32.94, indicating a potential upside of 0.69%. Baytex Energy has a consensus target price of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.45%. Given Baytex Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Paramount Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paramount Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Baytex Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

Summary

Paramount Resources beats Baytex Energy on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paramount Resources compare to Sandstorm Gold?

Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) and Sandstorm Gold (TSE:SSL) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

9.6% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.8% of Sandstorm Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Sandstorm Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Paramount Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Sandstorm Gold'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paramount Resources Neutral
Sandstorm Gold Neutral

Paramount Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Sandstorm Gold. Paramount Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sandstorm Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paramount ResourcesC$933.40M5.10C$366.00MC$0.4081.80
Sandstorm GoldC$193.59M24.46C$22.24MC$0.12134.58

Paramount Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$32.94, suggesting a potential upside of 0.69%. Sandstorm Gold has a consensus target price of C$19.17, suggesting a potential upside of 18.68%. Given Sandstorm Gold's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sandstorm Gold is more favorable than Paramount Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paramount Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Sandstorm Gold
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Paramount Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Sandstorm Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Paramount Resources pays out 150.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Sandstorm Gold pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Sandstorm Gold has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Paramount Resources' net margin of 5.90%. Sandstorm Gold's return on equity of 2.04% beat Paramount Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paramount Resources5.90% 1.96% 5.97%
Sandstorm Gold 19.49%2.04%1.95%

Paramount Resources has a beta of -0.027088, meaning that its share price is 103% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sandstorm Gold has a beta of 0.699414, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Paramount Resources and Sandstorm Gold tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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POU vs. The Competition

MetricParamount ResourcesOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$4.76BC$2.12BC$10.59BC$12.16B
Dividend Yield1.82%7.52%10.23%6.21%
P/E Ratio81.8032.4021.2237.73
Price / Sales5.103,617.841,003.0911.57
Price / Cash512.5085.5438.7482.29
Price / Book1.723.424.604.49
Net IncomeC$366.00MC$82.07MC$4.24BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance2.06%-1.53%-0.15%1.16%
1 Month Performance14.17%1.89%2.41%1.26%
1 Year Performance71.40%58.03%54.72%55.06%

Paramount Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
POU
Paramount Resources
1.9418 of 5 stars
C$32.72
-1.1%
C$32.94
+0.7%
+73.2%C$4.76BC$933.40M81.80579
ARX
ARC Resources
1.903 of 5 stars
C$31.86
+2.5%
C$29.98
-5.9%
+5.9%C$18.18BC$6.93B12.59438
HSE
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$6.79BC$14.69BN/A4,802
VRN
Veren
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$5.60BC$3.83B5.20777
BTE
Baytex Energy
2.7882 of 5 stars
C$7.32
+3.1%
C$7.00
-4.4%
+213.7%C$5.30BC$1.68BN/A220

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This page (TSE:POU) was last updated on 5/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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