Paramount Resources Ltd. (POU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Paramount Resources Ltd. (POU) has net assets worth CA$2.69 Billion CAD (≈ $1.94 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$3.56 Billion ≈ $2.58 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$872.90 Million ≈ $631.44 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check POU asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$2.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 75.49% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.46% |
| 5-Year Change | 81.34% |
| 10-Year Change | 573.47% |
| Growth Volatility | 41.19 |
Paramount Resources Ltd. - Net Assets Trend (1993–2024)
This chart illustrates how Paramount Resources Ltd.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore POU total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Paramount Resources Ltd. (1993–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Paramount Resources Ltd. from 1993 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Paramount Resources Ltd..
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$3.70 Billion ≈ $2.67 Billion |
+5.60% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$3.50 Billion ≈ $2.53 Billion |
+3.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$3.38 Billion ≈ $2.44 Billion |
+29.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$2.61 Billion ≈ $1.89 Billion |
+27.90% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$2.04 Billion ≈ $1.47 Billion |
-2.18% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$2.08 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
-7.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$2.25 Billion ≈ $1.63 Billion |
-7.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$2.44 Billion ≈ $1.77 Billion |
+49.48% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$1.63 Billion ≈ $1.18 Billion |
+197.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$548.69 Million ≈ $396.92 Million |
-59.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$1.35 Billion ≈ $978.94 Million |
+31.10% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$1.03 Billion ≈ $746.71 Million |
+21.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$851.10 Million ≈ $615.67 Million |
+3.31% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$823.84 Million ≈ $595.95 Million |
+4.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$785.73 Million ≈ $568.39 Million |
+1.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$772.91 Million ≈ $559.11 Million |
-0.72% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$778.49 Million ≈ $563.15 Million |
-14.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$908.65 Million ≈ $657.30 Million |
+61.02% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$564.30 Million ≈ $408.21 Million |
+28.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$438.16 Million ≈ $316.96 Million |
-29.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$625.04 Million ≈ $452.14 Million |
+24.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$501.64 Million ≈ $362.88 Million |
-8.14% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$546.11 Million ≈ $395.04 Million |
+1.67% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$537.16 Million ≈ $388.57 Million |
+28.43% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$418.25 Million ≈ $302.56 Million |
+27.13% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$329.00 Million ≈ $237.99 Million |
+25.14% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$262.90 Million ≈ $190.18 Million |
+29.06% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$203.70 Million ≈ $147.35 Million |
+68.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$120.70 Million ≈ $87.31 Million |
+36.54% |
| 1995-12-31 | CA$88.40 Million ≈ $63.95 Million |
+4.74% |
| 1994-12-31 | CA$84.40 Million ≈ $61.05 Million |
+14.52% |
| 1993-12-31 | CA$73.70 Million ≈ $53.31 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Paramount Resources Ltd.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 2464.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$766.70 Million | 20.75% |
| Common Stock | CA$2.32 Billion | 62.87% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$416.80 Million | 11.28% |
| Other Components | CA$188.50 Million | 5.10% |
| Total Equity | CA$3.70 Billion | 100.00% |
Paramount Resources Ltd. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Paramount Resources Ltd. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
BBVA Banco Frances SA
BA:BBAR
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co Ltd
TW:2105
|
$3.19 Billion |
|
Ventia Services Group Ltd
AU:VNT
|
$3.19 Billion |
|
WYNN MACAU LTD ADR/10
F:8WY0
|
$3.19 Billion |
|
USA Compression Partners LP
NYSE:USAC
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
Option Care Health Inc
NASDAQ:OPCH
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
First Financial Bancorp
NASDAQ:FFBC
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
Keboda Technology Co Ltd
SHG:603786
|
$3.18 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Paramount Resources Ltd.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,499,200,000 to 3,695,300,000, a change of 196,100,000 (5.6%).
- Net income of 335,900,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 248,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 22,300,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 30,900,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 31,600,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 68,200,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$335.90 Million | +9.09% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$248.20 Million | -6.72% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$22.30 Million | -0.6% |
| Share Issuances | CA$30.90 Million | +0.84% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$31.60 Million | +0.86% |
| Other Changes | CA$68.20 Million | +1.85% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 5.60% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Paramount Resources Ltd.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.24x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 56.12x to 1.24x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-12-31 | CA$0.55 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | CA$1.77 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | CA$1.80 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$2.45 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$4.09 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$4.84 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$5.72 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$7.03 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$9.02 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$9.17 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$8.30 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$10.24 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$6.73 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$8.31 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$12.86 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$11.50 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$11.53 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$10.81 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$10.50 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$9.83 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$11.02 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$13.39 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$5.19 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$15.37 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$21.11 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$17.04 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$15.96 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$15.28 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$18.25 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$22.98 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$23.60 | CA$30.64 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$24.77 | CA$30.64 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Paramount Resources Ltd. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.09%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.17%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.44x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.29x
- Recent ROE (9.09%) is above the historical average (0.64%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17.64% | 20.16% | 0.34x | 2.56x | CA$5.63 Million |
| 1994 | 13.63% | 15.91% | 0.28x | 3.04x | CA$3.06 Million |
| 1995 | 6.33% | 8.01% | 0.28x | 2.77x | CA$-3.24 Million |
| 1996 | 21.13% | 25.35% | 0.33x | 2.54x | CA$13.43 Million |
| 1997 | 11.49% | 18.21% | 0.27x | 2.31x | CA$3.03 Million |
| 1998 | 6.92% | 11.10% | 0.26x | 2.37x | CA$-8.09 Million |
| 1999 | 8.72% | 13.56% | 0.29x | 2.25x | CA$-4.20 Million |
| 2000 | 20.58% | 21.98% | 0.37x | 2.51x | CA$44.24 Million |
| 2001 | 22.14% | 22.50% | 0.45x | 2.19x | CA$65.19 Million |
| 2002 | 1.89% | 2.17% | 0.31x | 2.81x | CA$-44.30 Million |
| 2003 | 0.52% | 0.60% | 0.38x | 2.29x | CA$-47.53 Million |
| 2004 | 6.59% | 7.08% | 0.38x | 2.47x | CA$-21.33 Million |
| 2005 | -14.64% | -13.25% | 0.43x | 2.54x | CA$-107.61 Million |
| 2006 | -3.16% | -5.69% | 0.22x | 2.52x | CA$-74.17 Million |
| 2007 | 45.81% | 146.85% | 0.22x | 1.43x | CA$325.38 Million |
| 2008 | -14.98% | -36.66% | 0.28x | 1.44x | CA$-194.47 Million |
| 2009 | -12.66% | -58.63% | 0.15x | 1.43x | CA$-175.18 Million |
| 2010 | -15.59% | -62.98% | 0.14x | 1.75x | CA$-201.04 Million |
| 2011 | -28.16% | -95.98% | 0.14x | 2.09x | CA$-314.37 Million |
| 2012 | -7.27% | -33.35% | 0.09x | 2.39x | CA$-147.02 Million |
| 2013 | -5.72% | -25.61% | 0.09x | 2.37x | CA$-162.31 Million |
| 2014 | -5.30% | -20.49% | 0.11x | 2.36x | CA$-207.04 Million |
| 2015 | -164.26% | -239.20% | 0.14x | 5.07x | CA$-956.17 Million |
| 2016 | 71.28% | 468.31% | 0.12x | 1.26x | CA$1.00 Billion |
| 2017 | 7.50% | 37.31% | 0.10x | 2.08x | CA$-61.00 Million |
| 2018 | -16.31% | -38.03% | 0.23x | 1.83x | CA$-592.22 Million |
| 2019 | -4.22% | -9.60% | 0.26x | 1.70x | CA$-296.17 Million |
| 2020 | -1.11% | -3.62% | 0.18x | 1.72x | CA$-226.47 Million |
| 2021 | 9.09% | 17.13% | 0.36x | 1.49x | CA$-23.74 Million |
| 2022 | 20.15% | 26.96% | 0.58x | 1.28x | CA$342.79 Million |
| 2023 | 13.44% | 26.13% | 0.41x | 1.25x | CA$120.28 Million |
| 2024 | 9.09% | 16.17% | 0.44x | 1.29x | CA$-33.63 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Paramount Resources Ltd.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $642,696,496
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -12.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Resources Ltd. (POU) | CA$2.69 Billion | 17.64% | 0.32x | $3.18 Billion |
| Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. (AAV) | $1.27 Billion | -1.67% | 1.21x | $1.22 Billion |
| Africa Energy Corp (AFE) | $189.46K | 0.00% | 0.21x | $71.06 Million |
| Alvopetro Energy (ALV) | $60.57 Million | -7.17% | 0.08x | $230.37 Million |
| Africa Oil Corp (AOI) | $929.85 Million | -5.66% | 0.06x | $820.85 Million |
| Altima Resources Ltd (ARH) | $18.57 Million | -6.97% | 0.60x | $19.37 Million |
| ARC Resources Ltd. (ARX) | $3.16 Billion | 9.08% | 0.68x | $13.26 Billion |
| Athabasca Oil Corp (ATH) | $965.95 Million | -58.97% | 0.89x | $4.13 Billion |
| Altai Resources Inc. (ATI) | $4.45 Million | -2.56% | 0.07x | $1.42 Million |
| Avanti Energy Inc (AVN) | $159.53K | -53.64% | 0.35x | $24.04 Million |
| Arrow Exploration Corp (AXL) | $10.89 Million | -0.55% | 0.12x | $84.78 Million |
About Paramount Resources Ltd.
Paramount Resources Ltd., an energy company, explores for and develops conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas reserves and resources in Canada. It holds interests in the Willesden Green Duvernay development covering an area of 263,000 net acres of contiguous Duvernay rights located in central Alberta; the shale gas properties consisting of 113,000 net acres of Muskwa rights sit… Read more