IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:IMO • CA4530384086
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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
- In the past year IMO was profitable.
- IMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IMO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- IMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.72%, IMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of IMO (14.69%) is better than 76.08% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.84%) than 77.51% 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 has a Profit Margin of 6.97%. This is comparable 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.
- The Operating Margin of IMO (8.77%) is worse than 60.29% 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 65.07% of its industry peers.
- IMO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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 4.84 indicates that IMO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMO's Altman-Z score of 4.84 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 86.60% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.85 is amongst the best of the industry. IMO outperforms 89.95% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that IMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- IMO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 74.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that IMO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of IMO (1.27) is comparable to the rest of the 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 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%.
- 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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, IMO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.01% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IMO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.92%
EPS Next 2Y0.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year9.66%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.55%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.93%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.62, the valuation of IMO can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. IMO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- IMO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88.
- IMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. IMO is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMO is valued a bit cheaper than 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
5. IMO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, IMO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of IMO grows each year by 23.44%, which is quite nice.
- IMO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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.
- IMO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.87%
EPS Next 2Y0.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
IMO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
128.48
-5.54 (-4.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength96.06
Industry Growth87.31
Earnings (Last)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-03 2026-08-03/bmo
Inst Owners29.23%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap62.13B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts47.27
Price Target107.57 (-16.27%)
Short Float %10.49%
Short Ratio20.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.73
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)14.89%
PT rev (3m)19.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.66 | ||
| P/B | 3.82 | ||
| P/tB | 3.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.66 |
EPS(TTM)6.23
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)7.12
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)10.15
OCFY7.9%
SpS70.98
BVpS33.67
TBVpS33.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.6993 (-46.53%)
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 | 4.84 |
F-Score4
WACC7.86%
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-9.92%
EPS Next 2Y0.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y16.06%
Sales Q2Q%-10.53%
Revenue Next Year9.66%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.55%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-32.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.77%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year54.88%
EBIT Next 3Y15.22%
EBIT Next 5Y11.02%
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 3 / 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 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IMO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) is 20.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.82.
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%.