IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:IMO - CA4530384086 - Common Stock
93.9 USD
-0.6 (-0.63%)
Overall IMO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IMO against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IMO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. IMO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
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 4 of the past 5 years.
IMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IMO (10.64%) is better than 87.62% of its industry peers.
IMO's Return On Equity of 18.80% is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IMO (12.19%) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IMO is significantly below the industry average of 21.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.64% | ||
| ROE | 18.8% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% |
ROA(3y)13.3%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)25.05%
ROE(5y)15.58%
ROIC(3y)15.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 9.51%, IMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IMO's Operating Margin of 12.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.75%, IMO is not doing good in the industry: 64.76% 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 | 12.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | 22.75% |
OM growth 3Y11.07%
OM growth 5Y14.66%
PM growth 3Y12.16%
PM growth 5Y7.59%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y3.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IMO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IMO has less shares outstanding
IMO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
IMO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.48 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IMO (4.48) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
IMO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.89, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IMO (0.16) is better than 69.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
IMO has a Current Ratio of 1.58. 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 1.58, IMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.52% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that IMO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IMO's Quick ratio of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for IMO have decreased by -5.12% 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.
Looking at the last year, IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.80% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.12%
EPS 3Y35.05%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%-11.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-16.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.44% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, IMO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.17%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.33%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.23 indicates a correct valuation of IMO.
IMO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
IMO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.47, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IMO.
IMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, IMO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of IMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%, IMO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, IMO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IMO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
27.94% 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.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
NYSEARCA:IMO (9/18/2025, 2:24:38 PM)
93.9
-0.6 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.57%
Inst Owner Change3.69%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.13B
Analysts55
Price Target78.5 (-16.4%)
Short Float %11.91%
Short Ratio46.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP27.94%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.62%
Min EPS beat(2)12.06%
Max EPS beat(2)15.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.82%
Min EPS beat(4)10.95%
Max EPS beat(4)15.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.2%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.73%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)10.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-8.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-19.15%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.66%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-15.66%
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)6.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.34 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
EPS(TTM)6.6
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)5.38
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)6.5
FCFY6.93%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY9.67%
SpS71.61
BVpS36.21
TBVpS35.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.64% | ||
| ROE | 18.8% | ||
| ROCE | 15.88% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.08% | ||
| OM | 12.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | 22.75% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
ROA(3y)13.3%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)25.05%
ROE(5y)15.58%
ROIC(3y)15.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)16.85%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.94%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.55%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.25%
OM growth 3Y11.07%
OM growth 5Y14.66%
PM growth 3Y12.16%
PM growth 5Y7.59%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y3.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 212.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.48 |
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)89.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.31%
Profit Quality(3y)82.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.12%
EPS 3Y35.05%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%-11.85%
EPS Next Y-10.17%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-16.07%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.87%
EBIT growth 3Y23.34%
EBIT growth 5Y24.52%
EBIT Next Year25.88%
EBIT Next 3Y11.55%
EBIT Next 5Y7.31%
FCF growth 1Y8.64%
FCF growth 3Y-1.98%
FCF growth 5Y8.05%
OCF growth 1Y5.34%
OCF growth 3Y2.98%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%