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IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

92.4 USD
-1.71 (-1.82%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
92.4 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to IMO. IMO was compared to 209 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years IMO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.31%, IMO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO has a Return On Equity of 16.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 82.30% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.67%, IMO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.65% 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 below the industry average of 20.88%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

IMO's Profit Margin of 8.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 54.07% of its industry peers.
IMO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IMO's Operating Margin of 10.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 41.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
IMO has a worse Gross Margin (22.56%) than 65.55% of its industry peers.
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IMO is creating value.
IMO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IMO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IMO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
IMO Yearly Shares OutstandingIMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

IMO has an Altman-Z score of 4.32. This indicates that IMO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.32, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.84, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IMO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 74.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.84
Altman-Z 4.32
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC7.19%
IMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that IMO should not have too much problems paying 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 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that IMO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IMO (1.17) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2015 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%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.11% on average over the next years.
IMO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.1%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.11%
Revenue Next Year-5.97%
Revenue Next 2Y0.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.2%

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 2014 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 2014 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 14.44, the valuation of IMO can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, IMO is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.16, the valuation of IMO can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IMO.
IMO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.44
Fwd PE 16.16
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IMO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMO is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.23
EV/EBITDA 8.75
IMO Per share dataIMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IMO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%, IMO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.71.
IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%

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
IMO Yearly Dividends per shareIMO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 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.
IMO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.92%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.96%
IMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

NYSEARCA:IMO (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 92.4 0 (0%)

92.4

-1.71 (-1.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-30 2026-01-30/amc
Inst Owners30.16%
Inst Owner Change0.47%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.42B
Revenue(TTM)48.22B
Net Income(TTM)4.00B
Analysts50.43
Price Target82.19 (-11.05%)
Short Float %13.18%
Short Ratio40.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP33.92%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date12-03 2025-12-03 (0.72)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.02%
Min EPS beat(2)11.99%
Max EPS beat(2)12.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.54%
Min EPS beat(4)10.95%
Max EPS beat(4)15.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.27%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.25%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)10.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-8.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-18.12%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.53%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-16.53%
PT rev (1m)2.91%
PT rev (3m)5.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.44
Fwd PE 16.16
P/S 1.31
P/FCF 13.23
P/OCF 9.62
P/B 2.67
P/tB 2.69
EV/EBITDA 8.75
EPS(TTM)6.4
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)5.72
Fwd EY6.19%
FCF(TTM)6.98
FCFY7.56%
OCF(TTM)9.6
OCFY10.39%
SpS70.38
BVpS34.57
TBVpS34.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham Number70.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.31%
ROE 16.89%
ROCE 13.9%
ROIC 10.67%
ROICexc 11.25%
ROICexgc 11.3%
OM 10.43%
PM (TTM) 8.3%
GM 22.56%
FCFM 9.92%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.23%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.84
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 73.34%
Cap/Sales 3.72%
Interest Coverage 201.2
Cash Conversion 87.97%
Profit Quality 119.55%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 4.32
F-Score7
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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)-2.41%
EPS 3Y35.05%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%-6.87%
EPS Next Y-8.1%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-9.13%
Revenue Next Year-5.97%
Revenue Next 2Y0.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.46%
EBIT growth 3Y23.34%
EBIT growth 5Y24.52%
EBIT Next Year31.5%
EBIT Next 3Y10.27%
EBIT Next 5Y7.59%
FCF growth 1Y40.14%
FCF growth 3Y-1.98%
FCF growth 5Y8.05%
OCF growth 1Y26.03%
OCF growth 3Y2.98%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%

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.


What is the valuation status for IMO stock?

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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IMO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is expected to decline by -8.1% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) stock?

The dividend rating of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.92%.