IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:IMO - CA4530384086 - Common Stock
98.93 USD
+2.8 (+2.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to IMO. IMO was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IMO is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. IMO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IMO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IMO had a positive cash flow from operations.
IMO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years IMO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IMO (9.31%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.89%, IMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO's Return On Invested Capital of 10.67% is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 83.81% of its industry peers.
IMO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.78%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.67%) for IMO is well below the 3 year average (15.78%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that IMO had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
IMO has a Profit Margin of 8.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of IMO (10.43%) is worse than 60.00% 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 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IMO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
IMO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 4.51 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IMO's Altman-Z score of 4.51 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IMO is 0.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take IMO, only 0.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IMO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that IMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
IMO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 72.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
IMO has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that IMO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IMO (1.47) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
IMO has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that IMO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, IMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IMO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.41%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 35.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
IMO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.92% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
EPS Next 5Y4.92%
Revenue Next Year-2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y0.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.56 indicates a correct valuation of IMO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IMO.
IMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IMO.
IMO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
IMO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
64.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of IMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%.
IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.87.
IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
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-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
NYSEARCA:IMO (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
98.93
+2.8 (+2.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.96%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.66B
Revenue(TTM)48.22B
Net Income(TTM)4.00B
Analysts51.3
Price Target79.45 (-19.69%)
Short Float %12.26%
Short Ratio43.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
Yearly Dividend1.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP33.92%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
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)0.82%
PT rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | 2.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.59 |
EPS(TTM)6.36
EY6.43%
EPS(NY)5.48
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)6.8
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)9.35
OCFY9.45%
SpS68.51
BVpS33.66
TBVpS33.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number69.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.51 |
F-Score7
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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-9%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
EPS Next 5Y4.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-9.13%
Revenue Next Year-2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y0.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.46%
EBIT growth 3Y23.34%
EBIT growth 5Y24.52%
EBIT Next Year31.2%
EBIT Next 3Y11.89%
EBIT Next 5Y7.8%
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 6 / 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 -9% 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%.