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IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:IMO - CA4530384086 - Common Stock

136.87 CAD
-1.6 (-1.16%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall IMO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IMO against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IMO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IMO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year IMO was profitable.
  • IMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • IMO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years IMO had a positive operating cash flow.
IMO.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIMO.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.31%, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IMO's Return On Equity of 16.89% is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 95.33% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.67%, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IMO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.78%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.53%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (15.78%) for IMO is well above the current ROIC(10.67%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.31%
ROE 16.89%
ROIC 10.67%
ROA(3y)13.3%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)25.05%
ROE(5y)15.58%
ROIC(3y)15.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
IMO.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMO.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • IMO has a Profit Margin of 8.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 61.68% of its industry peers.
  • IMO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • IMO has a Operating Margin (10.43%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • IMO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • IMO has a Gross Margin (22.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • IMO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.43%
PM (TTM) 8.3%
GM 22.56%
OM growth 3Y11.07%
OM growth 5Y14.66%
PM growth 3Y12.16%
PM growth 5Y7.59%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y3.23%
IMO.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIMO.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IMO is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, IMO has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for IMO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for IMO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
IMO.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingIMO.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
IMO.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIMO.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.44 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • IMO has a better Altman-Z score (4.44) than 83.64% of its industry peers.
  • IMO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.84. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • IMO's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.84 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 93.46% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that IMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • IMO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 67.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.84
Altman-Z 4.44
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.61%
IMO.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIMO.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • IMO has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that IMO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, IMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IMO has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that IMO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.17, IMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.17
IMO.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIMO.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for IMO have decreased by -2.41% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, IMO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 35.08% on average per year.
  • IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.96%.
  • Measured over the past years, IMO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.41%
EPS 3Y35.05%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%-6.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-9.13%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.33% on average over the next years.
  • IMO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.43%
EPS Next 2Y-6.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.91%
EPS Next 5Y4.33%
Revenue Next Year-5.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.24%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IMO.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIMO.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B
IMO.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIMO.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.34, the valuation of IMO can be described as correct.
  • 67.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • IMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
  • IMO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.47.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than 62.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, IMO is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.34
Fwd PE 17.47
IMO.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIMO.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IMO is cheaper than 64.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 70.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.07
EV/EBITDA 9.28
IMO.CA Per share dataIMO.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of IMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as IMO's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y-6.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%.
  • IMO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.82.
  • IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.15%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of IMO grows each year by 23.44%, which is quite nice.
  • IMO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • IMO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
IMO.CA Yearly Dividends per shareIMO.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 33.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IMO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • IMO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.92%
EPS Next 2Y-6.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.91%
IMO.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIMO.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B
IMO.CA Dividend Payout.IMO.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IMO.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

IMPERIAL OIL LTD / IMO.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IMO.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 8 / 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 15.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.84.


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 -8.43% in the next year.