IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:IMO - CA4530384086 - Common Stock
117.29 CAD
-0.37 (-0.31%)
Taking everything into account, IMO scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IMO was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making IMO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. IMO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. IMO also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make IMO a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IMO was profitable.
In the past year IMO had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
IMO has a Return On Assets of 9.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 93.87% of its industry peers.
IMO has a better Return On Equity (16.89%) than 94.34% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.67%, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.23% 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 above the industry average of 6.57%.
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
The Profit Margin of IMO (8.30%) is better than 61.79% of its industry peers.
IMO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IMO has a Operating Margin of 10.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 57.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMO has grown nicely.
IMO has a Gross Margin (22.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IMO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.14 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IMO (4.14) is better than 83.49% of its industry peers.
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 94.34% 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) than 66.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC7.35%
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.
IMO has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
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 better than 67.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for IMO have decreased by -2.41% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 35.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -6.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IMO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.60% on average per year.
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 6.11% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.15, the valuation of IMO can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMO is cheaper than 69.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say IMO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.71 indicates a correct valuation of IMO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than 63.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. IMO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IMO indicates a rather cheap valuation: IMO is cheaper than 81.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IMO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, IMO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
IMO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
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 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 Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
33.92% 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.
DP33.92%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.96%
TSX:IMO (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
117.29
-0.37 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap57.65B
Revenue(TTM)48.22B
Net Income(TTM)4.00B
Analysts50.43
Price Target114.69 (-2.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP33.92%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
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)-17.56%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-16.55%
PT rev (1m)2.98%
PT rev (3m)5.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)8.92
EY7.61%
EPS(NY)7.97
Fwd EY6.8%
FCF(TTM)9.73
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)13.38
OCFY11.41%
SpS98.09
BVpS48.18
TBVpS47.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number98.34
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 | 4.14 |
F-Score7
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to IMO.CA.
What is the valuation status for IMO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IMO stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) is expected to decline by -8.1% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.92%.