Contrasting Paramount Resources (OTCMKTS:PRMRF) & Paradigm Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:PDGO)

Paramount Resources (OTCMKTS:PRMRF) and Paradigm Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:PDGO) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Paramount Resources and Paradigm Oil and Gas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Paramount Resources	94.21%	9.08%	7.06%
Paradigm Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Paramount Resources and Paradigm Oil and Gas”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Paramount Resources	$1.28 billion	1.77	$245.14 million	$7.41	2.13
Paradigm Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	-$1.66 million	N/A	N/A

Paramount Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Paradigm Oil and Gas.

Volatility & Risk

Paramount Resources has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paradigm Oil and Gas has a beta of -0.17, meaning that its stock price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Paramount Resources and Paradigm Oil and Gas, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Paramount Resources	0	2	0	1	2.67
Paradigm Oil and Gas	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Paradigm Oil and Gas’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Paradigm Oil and Gas is more favorable than Paramount Resources.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

4.1% of Paramount Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 36.3% of Paramount Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Paramount Resources beats Paradigm Oil and Gas on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Paramount Resources

Paramount Resources Ltd. explores for and develops conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas reserves and resources in Canada. The company holds interests in the Karr and Wapiti Montney properties covering an area of 109,000 net acres located south of the city of Grande Prairie, Alberta; Kaybob North Duvernay development and natural gas producing properties covering an area of 124,000 net acres located in west-central Alberta; and Willesden Green Duvernay development in central Alberta and shale gas producing properties in the Horn River Basin in northeast British Columbia covering an area of 249,000 net acres. The company was founded in 1976 and is based in Calgary, Canada.

About Paradigm Oil and Gas

Paradigm Oil and Gas, Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of oil and gas properties. It holds interests in 4 oil and gas leases covering approximately 934 net mineral acres located in the Wichita and Navarro counties of Texas. The company is headquartered in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.