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IMPERIAL OIL LTD (IMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:IMO - CA4530384086 - Common Stock

95.975 USD
+3.02 (+3.24%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 2:11:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

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IMO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IMO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. IMO is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
In the past 5 years IMO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IMO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIMO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of IMO (10.64%) is better than 87.62% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.80%, IMO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IMO is significantly below the industry average of 21.90%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.64%
ROE 18.8%
ROIC 12.19%
ROA(3y)13.3%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)25.05%
ROE(5y)15.58%
ROIC(3y)15.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
IMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of IMO (9.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IMO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 12.03%, IMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.75%, IMO is not doing good in the industry: 64.76% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 12.03%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM 22.75%
OM growth 3Y11.07%
OM growth 5Y14.66%
PM growth 3Y12.16%
PM growth 5Y7.59%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y3.23%
IMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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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
Compared to 1 year ago, IMO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
IMO Yearly Shares OutstandingIMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
IMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

IMO has an Altman-Z score of 4.46. This indicates that IMO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IMO has a Altman-Z score of 4.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IMO is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take IMO, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IMO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMO outperforms 90.95% of its industry peers.
IMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IMO (0.16) is better than 69.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 4.46
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.55%
IMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

IMO has a Current Ratio of 1.58. 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 decent Current ratio value of 1.58, IMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.52% of the companies in the same industry.
IMO has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. 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 better Quick ratio (1.34) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.34
IMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IMO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.12%.
Measured over the past years, IMO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 35.08% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, IMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.80% in the last 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)-5.12%
EPS 3Y35.05%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%-11.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-16.07%

3.2 Future

IMO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.44% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IMO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.17%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.33%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
IMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B
IMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.61 indicates a correct valuation of IMO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMO is on the same level as its industry peers.
IMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.94, IMO is valued on the expensive side.
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 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.61
Fwd PE 17.94
IMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IMO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IMO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMO is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.83
EV/EBITDA 8.27
IMO Per share dataIMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of IMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.15, IMO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IMO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of IMO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.44%!
IMO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
IMO Yearly Dividends per shareIMO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

IMO pays out 27.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of IMO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
IMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B
IMO Dividend Payout.IMO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IMO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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IMPERIAL OIL LTD

NYSEARCA:IMO (9/16/2025, 2:11:10 PM)

95.975

+3.02 (+3.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Inst Owners26.57%
Inst Owner Change3.69%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.17B
Analysts55
Price Target78.5 (-18.21%)
Short Float %11.91%
Short Ratio46.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.44%
DP27.94%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date09-04 2025-09-04 (0.72)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.62%
Min EPS beat(2)12.06%
Max EPS beat(2)15.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.82%
Min EPS beat(4)10.95%
Max EPS beat(4)15.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.2%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.73%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)10.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-8.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-19.15%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.66%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-15.66%
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)6.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.61
Fwd PE 17.94
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 14.83
P/OCF 10.62
P/B 2.66
P/tB 2.68
EV/EBITDA 8.27
EPS(TTM)6.57
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)5.35
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)6.47
FCFY6.74%
OCF(TTM)9.04
OCFY9.41%
SpS71.26
BVpS36.04
TBVpS35.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.64%
ROE 18.8%
ROCE 15.88%
ROIC 12.19%
ROICexc 13.02%
ROICexgc 13.08%
OM 12.03%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM 22.75%
FCFM 9.08%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.23%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.89
Debt/EBITDA 0.5
Cap/Depr 86.9%
Cap/Sales 3.6%
Interest Coverage 212.36
Cash Conversion 78.43%
Profit Quality 95.55%
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.34
Altman-Z 4.46
F-Score6
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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)-5.12%
EPS 3Y35.05%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%-11.85%
EPS Next Y-10.17%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%-16.07%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.87%
EBIT growth 3Y23.34%
EBIT growth 5Y24.52%
EBIT Next Year25.88%
EBIT Next 3Y11.55%
EBIT Next 5Y7.31%
FCF growth 1Y8.64%
FCF growth 3Y-1.98%
FCF growth 5Y8.05%
OCF growth 1Y5.34%
OCF growth 3Y2.98%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%