IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:IMO • CA4530384086
Current stock price
176.73 CAD
-3.4 (-1.89%)
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This IMO.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IMO.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- IMO had positive earnings in the past year.
- IMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IMO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years IMO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- IMO has a Return On Assets of 7.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 91.35% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a better Return On Equity (14.69%) than 91.83% of its industry peers.
- IMO's Return On Invested Capital of 8.84% is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 92.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.72% | ||
| ROE | 14.69% | ||
| ROIC | 8.84% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- IMO has a Profit Margin of 6.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 60.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMO has declined.
- IMO has a Operating Margin of 8.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 56.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMO has declined.
- IMO has a Gross Margin (20.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IMO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.97% | ||
| GM | 20.98% |
OM growth 3Y-17.53%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.41%
GM growth 5Y7.21%
2. IMO.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IMO is still creating some value.
- IMO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.75 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMO has a better Altman-Z score (4.75) than 85.10% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- IMO's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.85 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 94.71% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- IMO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 66.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that IMO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of IMO (1.27) is better than 67.79% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that IMO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IMO has a better Quick ratio (0.94) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. IMO.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IMO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.75%.
- IMO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.46% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.65% in the past year.
- IMO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.75%
EPS 3Y-9.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y16.06%
Sales Q2Q%-10.53%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.01% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.9%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. IMO.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMO is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- IMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.30, IMO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.51), we can say IMO is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IMO.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- IMO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
5. IMO.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, IMO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, IMO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IMO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.44%!
- IMO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- IMO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 42.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IMO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- IMO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.87%
EPS Next 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
IMO.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:IMO (3/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
176.73
-3.4 (-1.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners29.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.46B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts46.96
Price Target118.47 (-32.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
Yearly Dividend2.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP42.87%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.87)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.48%
Min EPS beat(2)2.97%
Max EPS beat(2)11.99%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.55%
Min EPS beat(4)2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)15.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.55%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)9.62%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-11.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-8.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-17.61%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.46%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.63%
PT rev (1m)1.31%
PT rev (3m)3.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)25.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)17.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.74 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 3.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
EPS(TTM)8.52
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)6.72
Fwd EY3.8%
FCF(TTM)9.73
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)13.87
OCFY7.85%
SpS97.02
BVpS46.02
TBVpS45.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number93.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.72% | ||
| ROE | 14.69% | ||
| ROCE | 11.53% | ||
| ROIC | 8.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.18% | ||
| OM | 8.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.97% | ||
| GM | 20.98% | ||
| FCFM | 10.02% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-17.53%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.41%
GM growth 5Y7.21%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.74% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 146.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.75 |
F-Score4
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)88.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.39%
Profit Quality(3y)89.89%
Profit Quality(5y)113.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.75%
EPS 3Y-9.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.88%
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y16.06%
Sales Q2Q%-10.53%
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-32.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.77%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year34.72%
EBIT Next 3Y11.29%
EBIT Next 5Y11.06%
FCF growth 1Y14.32%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.16%
OCF growth 3Y-13.82%
OCF growth 5Y53.08%
IMPERIAL OIL LTD / IMO.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IMO.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) is 20.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.84.
What is the earnings growth outlook for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) is expected to decline by -21.13% in the next year.