IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:IMO • CA4530384086
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125.84 USD
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This IMO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IMO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IMO was profitable.
- In the past year IMO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years IMO has always been profitable.
- IMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- IMO has a Return On Assets of 7.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a Return On Equity of 14.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 76.33% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.84%, IMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% 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
- IMO has a Profit Margin (6.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IMO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- IMO has a Operating Margin of 8.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 40.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMO has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 20.98%, 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 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 Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- IMO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
- IMO has an Altman-Z score of 4.63. This indicates that IMO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMO's Altman-Z score of 4.63 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 88.41% 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 88.89% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that IMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, IMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that IMO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.27, IMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that IMO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- IMO has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. IMO 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%.
- Measured over the past years, IMO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.46% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.65% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.01% on average over the next years.
- IMO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.90% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. IMO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMO.
- IMO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.96, IMO is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.62, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IMO.
- IMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say IMO is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IMO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMO is cheaper than 62.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
5. IMO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- IMO pays out 42.87% of its income as dividend. 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSEARCA:IMO (3/17/2026, 12:12:00 PM)
125.84
+2.54 (+2.06%)
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 Change0.64%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap60.85B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts46.96
Price Target86.4 (-31.34%)
Short Float %13.41%
Short Ratio24.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP42.87%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
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)-17.42%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.6%
PT rev (1m)0.79%
PT rev (3m)5.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.41 | ||
| P/B | 3.74 | ||
| P/tB | 3.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
EPS(TTM)6.23
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)4.91
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)7.11
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)10.14
OCFY8.06%
SpS70.92
BVpS33.64
TBVpS33.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.67
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 | 4.63 |
F-Score4
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IMO.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 20.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.74.
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 -21.13% in the next year.