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IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:IMO - CA4530384086 - Common Stock

102.72 USD
-0.47 (-0.46%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 1:57:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, IMO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IMO was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IMO has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
  • Of the past 5 years IMO 4 years were profitable.
  • IMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IMO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIMO 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

  • IMO has a Return On Assets of 9.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of IMO (16.89%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of IMO (10.67%) is better than 85.99% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IMO is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.67%) for IMO is well below the 3 year average (15.78%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that IMO had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMO 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 (8.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
  • IMO has a Operating Margin of 10.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 42.51% of its industry peers.
  • IMO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 22.56%, IMO is not doing good in the industry: 64.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIMO 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

  • IMO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • IMO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for IMO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, IMO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
IMO Yearly Shares OutstandingIMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
IMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIMO 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 4.50 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • IMO has a Altman-Z score of 4.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 87.44% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.84) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • IMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of IMO (0.17) is better than 75.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.84
Altman-Z 4.5
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.49%
IMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIMO 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 65.70% 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.
  • IMO has a Quick ratio of 1.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.17
IMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIMO 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.
  • IMO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.08% yearly.
  • IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.96%.
  • IMO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.60% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, IMO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.33% on average per year.
  • IMO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.02%
EPS Next 2Y-9.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIMO 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 Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIMO 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.75, which indicates a correct valuation of IMO.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.82. IMO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.14, the valuation of IMO can be described as rather expensive.
  • IMO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • IMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.75
Fwd PE 19.14
IMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 64.25% 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 14.44
EV/EBITDA 9.56
IMO Per share dataIMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of IMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • IMO's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.81% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y-9.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%.
  • IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.73.
  • IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of IMO grows each year by 23.44%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
IMO Yearly Dividends per shareIMO 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

  • IMO pays out 33.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of IMO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.92%
EPS Next 2Y-9.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%
IMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIMO 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 Dividend Payout.IMO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IMO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

IMPERIAL OIL LTD / IMO FAQ

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

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


Can you provide the valuation status for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?

IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is 15.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.92.


What is the earnings growth outlook for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is expected to decline by -8.02% in the next year.