IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:IMO • CA4530384086
Current stock price
129.38 USD
-1.15 (-0.88%)
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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
- IMO had positive earnings in the past year.
- IMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IMO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years IMO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- IMO has a Return On Assets of 7.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 79.90% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a better Return On Equity (14.69%) than 76.08% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IMO (8.84%) is better than 78.47% 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 50.24% of its industry peers.
- 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 41.15% of its industry peers.
- 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 64.59% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IMO is still 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
- An Altman-Z score of 4.81 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMO's Altman-Z score of 4.81 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 89.00% 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 89.47% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- IMO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 76.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.72%
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.
- IMO's Current ratio of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 56.94% of its industry peers.
- 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 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
- The earnings per share for IMO have decreased by -5.75% in the last year.
- IMO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.46% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.65% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, IMO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.06% on average per year.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IMO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year8.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.18%
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 21.11, IMO is valued on the expensive side.
- IMO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. IMO is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IMO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- IMO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.78 |
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 the industry average as 61.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.54 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%, IMO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, IMO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, IMO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
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 (4/6/2026, 2:00:29 PM)
129.38
-1.15 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners29.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap62.57B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts47.27
Price Target86.4 (-33.22%)
Short Float %12.68%
Short Ratio23.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP42.87%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
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%
PT rev (3m)4.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/B | 3.91 | ||
| P/tB | 3.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.54 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)6.99
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)9.97
OCFY7.71%
SpS69.75
BVpS33.09
TBVpS32.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number67.55
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 | 4.81 |
F-Score4
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 Year8.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.18%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to IMO.
What is the valuation status of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of IMO stock?
IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IMO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is 21.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.91.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IMO stock?
The dividend rating of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.87%.