IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:IMO • CA4530384086
120.41 USD
-1.13 (-0.93%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
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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.
Taking everything into account, IMO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IMO was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IMO has an average financial health and profitability rating. IMO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. IMO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IMO was profitable.
- IMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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's Return On Equity of 14.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 76.33% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
| 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's Profit Margin of 6.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 49.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMO has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.77%, IMO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- IMO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- IMO's Gross Margin of 20.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IMO is outperformed by 64.73% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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
- IMO has an Altman-Z score of 4.58. This indicates that IMO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IMO (4.58) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, IMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.81%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, IMO is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- IMO has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that IMO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IMO has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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%.
- IMO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.46% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.65% in the past year.
- IMO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.06% yearly.
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.23, IMO is valued on the expensive side.
- IMO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- IMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMO.
- IMO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- IMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IMO.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.37 |
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 2.14%.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.40.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- IMO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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
120.41
-1.13 (-0.93%)
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 Cap58.23B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts46.96
Price Target86.4 (-28.25%)
Short Float %14.42%
Short Ratio27.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
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)21.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.81 | ||
| P/B | 3.56 | ||
| P/tB | 3.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.37 |
EPS(TTM)6.26
EY5.2%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4.1%
FCF(TTM)7.15
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)10.2
OCFY8.47%
SpS71.33
BVpS33.83
TBVpS33.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number69.03
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 | 4.58 |
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IMO.
Can you provide the valuation status for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
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 19.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.56.
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.