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
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years IMO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- IMO has a better Return On Assets (7.72%) than 79.90% of its industry peers.
- IMO has a better Return On Equity (14.69%) than 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
- IMO has a Profit Margin of 6.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMO outperforms 49.76% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- IMO's Gross Margin of 20.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IMO is outperformed by 64.11% 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
- 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
- IMO has an Altman-Z score of 4.76. This indicates that IMO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMO has a better Altman-Z score (4.76) than 88.52% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.85, IMO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that IMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, IMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.76 |
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 (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- The earnings per share for IMO have decreased by -5.75% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.65% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- IMO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.00.
- IMO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- IMO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.64, 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, IMO is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 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 | 18.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.26 |
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.
- IMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
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 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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
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 2Y-8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-1.51%
IMO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
130.21
+1.03 (+0.8%)
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 Cap62.97B
Revenue(TTM)46.92B
Net Income(TTM)3.27B
Analysts46.96
Price Target86.4 (-33.65%)
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 | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.91 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.26 |
EPS(TTM)6.2
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)4.89
Fwd EY3.75%
FCF(TTM)7.07
FCFY5.43%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY7.75%
SpS70.57
BVpS33.47
TBVpS33.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.33
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 | 4.76 |
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.
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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 21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.89.
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.