IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:IMO • CA4530384086
Current stock price
179.91 CAD
-4.47 (-2.42%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years IMO has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years IMO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- IMO has a better Return On Assets (7.72%) than 91.90% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a better Return On Equity (14.69%) than 91.90% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.84%, IMO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of IMO (6.97%) is better than 61.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMO has declined.
- IMO's Operating Margin of 8.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- IMO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 20.98%, IMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IMO is creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for IMO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.86 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.86, IMO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IMO is 0.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take IMO, only 0.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IMO (0.85) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that IMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- IMO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 68.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- IMO has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that IMO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IMO has a better Current ratio (1.27) than 68.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that IMO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- IMO has a better Quick ratio (0.94) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. IMO.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for IMO have decreased by -5.75% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.46% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.65% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- IMO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.01% yearly.
- 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 Year8.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.18%
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 21.12 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say IMO is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.77, IMO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 63.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- IMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of IMO 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 1.92%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, IMO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IMO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.44%!
- IMO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years31
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.
- The dividend of IMO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
179.91
-4.47 (-2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners29.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap87.00B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts47.27
Price Target127.14 (-29.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
Yearly Dividend2.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP42.87%
Div Incr Years31
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)7.32%
PT rev (3m)11.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/B | 3.91 | ||
| P/tB | 3.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.75 |
EPS(TTM)8.52
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)6.72
Fwd EY3.74%
FCF(TTM)9.73
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)13.87
OCFY7.71%
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 | 4.86 |
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 Year8.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.18%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IMO.CA.
What is the valuation status of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IMO stock?
IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IMO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) is 21.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.91.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IMO stock?
The dividend rating of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.87%.