IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:IMO • CA4530384086
Current stock price
129.06 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.
- In the past 5 years IMO has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years IMO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- IMO's Return On Assets of 7.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMO outperforms 79.90% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a Return On Equity of 14.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMO outperforms 75.12% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IMO (8.84%) is better than 77.99% 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
- The Profit Margin of IMO (6.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMO has declined.
- IMO has a Operating Margin (8.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IMO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 20.98%, IMO is not doing good in the industry: 64.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IMO 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
- An Altman-Z score of 4.78 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMO's Altman-Z score of 4.78 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 89.00% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- IMO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.85) than 89.00% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of IMO (0.18) is better than 76.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that IMO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- IMO has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is comparable 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past years, IMO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.46% on average per year.
- IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.65%.
- 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 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. IMO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMO.
- IMO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. IMO is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.47, IMO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- IMO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.79), we can say IMO is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- IMO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IMO is cheaper than 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.39 |
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 2.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.29.
- 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 | 2% |
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
- 42.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IMO. 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 (3/26/2026, 2:23:47 PM)
129.06
-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)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners29.09%
Inst Owner Change0.65%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap62.41B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts46.96
Price Target86.4 (-33.05%)
Short Float %13.41%
Short Ratio24.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
Yearly Dividend1.73
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)4.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)25.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)17.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.82 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.39 |
EPS(TTM)6.18
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY3.78%
FCF(TTM)7.06
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)10.06
OCFY7.8%
SpS70.39
BVpS33.39
TBVpS33.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.14
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 | 4.78 |
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 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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to IMO.
Can you provide the valuation status for IMPERIAL OIL LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 20.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.87.
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.