What is POU.TO's DCF valuation?

Paramount Resources Ltd (POU.TO) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 16, 2025, Paramount Resources Ltd has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $26.05 per share. With the current market price at $21.99, this represents a potential upside of 18.5%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $28.36
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $26.05
Potential Upside (5-year) 29.0%
Potential Upside (10-year) 18.5%
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.6% - 8.7%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $1855 million in 12-2024 to $1460 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately -2.4%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 1855 3%
12-2025 736 -60%
12-2026 986 34%
12-2027 1180 20%
12-2028 1210 3%
12-2029 1234 2%
12-2030 1271 3%
12-2031 1320 4%
12-2032 1404 6%
12-2033 1432 2%
12-2034 1460 2%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 18% in 12-2024 to 17% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 336 18%
12-2025 123 17%
12-2026 165 17%
12-2027 198 17%
12-2028 203 17%
12-2029 207 17%
12-2030 213 17%
12-2031 221 17%
12-2032 235 17%
12-2033 240 17%
12-2034 245 17%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $594 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 38% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2025 606
12-2026 625
12-2027 555
12-2028 485
12-2029 408
12-2030 449

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 31
Days Inventory 0
Days Payables 0

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2025 561 25 211 (75) 400
2026 816 46 376 19 375
2027 783 55 450 19 259
2028 719 56 462 1 200
2029 646 57 471 2 117

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 6.6% - 8.7%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 0.5% - 1.5%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 2.7x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 28.36 29.0%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 26.05 18.5%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 23.50 6.9%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 24.53 11.6%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $3,254M
  • 10-Year Model: $2,924M

Investment Conclusion

Is Paramount Resources Ltd (POU.TO) a buy or a sell? Paramount Resources Ltd is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Paramount Resources Ltd (POU.TO) appears to be moderately undervalued with upside potential of 18.5%.

Investors should consider a buy at the current market price of $21.99.