Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 27.2x · EV/EBITDA 13.3x · ROE 14.3%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $61.9B | $43.5B | $32.7B | $32.9B | $31.3B | $25.7B | $14.0B | $20.2B | $20.5B | $26.4B | $29.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $64.2B | $46.7B | $35.9B | $36.4B | $31.9B | $29.0B | $18.5B | $23.9B | $24.7B | $30.4B | $34.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 27.16 | 13.32 | 6.82 | 6.74 | 4.26 | 10.37 | — | 9.19 | 8.85 | 53.78 | 13.63 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.86 | 0.92 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.53 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.91 | 1.26 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.99 | 1.95 | 1.39 | 1.48 | 1.40 | 1.18 | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 1.08 | 1.18 |
| P/FCF | 18.58 | 9.25 | 7.94 | 16.90 | 3.49 | 5.89 | — | 7.25 | 8.44 | 14.90 | 31.38 |
| P/OCF | 13.03 | 6.48 | 5.46 | 8.82 | 2.98 | 4.70 | 17.53 | 4.57 | 5.23 | 9.55 | 14.67 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.99 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.54 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 1.04 | 1.47 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.26 | 6.84 | 3.55 | 3.61 | 2.44 | 4.08 | 7.45 | 4.68 | 4.12 | 6.42 | 10.33 |
| EV / EBIT | 21.30 | 10.97 | 5.73 | 5.72 | 3.40 | 8.92 | — | 11.70 | 7.99 | 84.18 | 168.66 |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.94 | 8.72 | 18.68 | 3.57 | 6.64 | — | 8.54 | 10.16 | 17.17 | 36.52 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.2% | 21.2% | 17.9% | 18.1% | 20.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 13.9% | 16.1% | 12.8% | 13.6% |
| Operating Margin | 9.0% | 9.0% | 15.8% | 16.1% | 18.8% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 10.3% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 7.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 12.3% | 6.6% | -8.3% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.3% | 14.3% | 21.0% | 21.9% | 33.3% | 11.5% | -8.1% | 9.0% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 8.9% |
| ROA | 7.7% | 7.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% | 17.4% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| ROIC | 12.2% | 12.2% | 23.3% | 25.2% | 35.0% | 15.1% | 2.1% | 9.3% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 4.1% |
| ROCE | 11.9% | 11.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 32.1% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 9.3% | 12.0% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.76 | 2.13 | 1.05 | 0.86 | 1.10 | 1.57 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.05 | 0.46 | 1.82 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.85 | 1.45 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.69 | 0.77 | 1.78 | 0.08 | 0.75 | — | 1.29 | 1.72 | 2.27 | 5.14 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | 152.73 | 92.25 | 156.43 | 60.28 | -14.02 | 21.94 | 28.63 | 4.63 | 2.83 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.33 | 1.26 | 1.21 | 1.41 | 1.34 | 1.38 | 1.35 | 1.31 | 0.99 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.96 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 1.08 | 0.80 | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.62 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.23 | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.11 | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.37 | 0.92 | 0.59 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.70 | 0.56 |
| Inventory Turnover | 12.77 | 12.77 | 16.17 | 14.12 | 20.87 | 17.54 | 11.21 | 15.31 | 15.96 | 16.94 | 14.27 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 33.89 | 40.80 | 32.14 | 28.94 | 37.65 | 31.43 | 28.97 | 26.40 | 33.99 | 31.56 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 42.9% | 42.9% | 25.8% | 22.6% | 11.6% | 28.5% | — | 28.7% | 24.7% | 106.9% | 22.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.7% | 7.5% | 14.7% | 14.8% | 23.5% | 9.6% | — | 10.9% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| FCF Yield | 5.4% | 10.8% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 28.6% | 17.0% | — | 13.8% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 3.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.7% | 7.4% | 8.2% | 11.5% | 20.5% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.3% | 10.7% | 12.0% | 14.9% | 23.2% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 9.9% | 12.4% | 4.4% | 1.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $504M | $531M | $576M | $642M | $713M | $735M | $765M | $810M | $846M | $851M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IMO stock.
Imperial Oil Limited's current P/E ratio is 27.2x. The historical average is 12.9x. This places it at the 96th percentile of its historical range.
Imperial Oil Limited's current EV/EBITDA is 13.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.2x.
Imperial Oil Limited's return on equity (ROE) is 14.3%. The historical average is 21.1%.
Based on historical data, Imperial Oil Limited is trading at a P/E of 27.2x. This is at the 96th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Imperial Oil Limited's current dividend yield is 1.58% with a payout ratio of 42.9%.
Imperial Oil Limited has 21.2% gross margin and 9.0% operating margin.
Imperial Oil Limited's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Regulatory carbon costs and margin sustainability
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion Drives Earnings Beat
Gross margin improved to 22.4% in 2026Q2 from 17.5% a year earlier, while operating margin nearly doubled to 17.8%, according to the latest quarterly data.
The sequential jump in operating margin from 9.9% in 2026Q1 to 17.8% in 2026Q2, per reported figures, suggests a strong operational inflection, likely driven by favorable refining cracks and cost discipline. However, revenue declined 8.6% YoY, indicating that margin expansion—not volume growth—is the primary earnings driver. Investors should monitor whether these margins are sustainable given potential regulatory carbon costs and commodity price volatility.
ROIC Rebound Signals Capital Efficiency
ROIC surged to 8.4% in 2026Q2 from 3.6% in 2026Q1, per reported figures, reflecting a sharp recovery from the prior quarter's trough.
The improvement in ROIC is driven by both margin expansion and asset turnover, as asset turnover rose to 0.34 in 2026Q2 from 0.28 in 2026Q1. However, the recent $55.8B surge in net PPE between 2025Q4 and 2026Q2, per balance sheet data, may distort asset-based metrics, warranting a closer look at capital intensity. The company's ability to sustain ROIC above its cost of capital will depend on disciplined capital allocation and operational execution at Kearl and Cold Lake.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves
Cash conversion cycle improved to 5 days in 2026Q2 from 14 days in 2026Q1, per reported figures, driven by a sharp reduction in days sales outstanding.
DSO rose to 53 days in 2026Q2 from 39 days in 2025Q4, but DPO also increased to 69 days, allowing the company to extend payables and offset receivable growth. The negative CCC indicates that Imperial is effectively using supplier financing, which supports cash flow. However, the volatility in working capital components across quarters suggests that management may be timing payables and collections, and investors should monitor for any deterioration in customer credit quality.
Fortress Balance Sheet Minimizes Refinancing Risk
Debt-to-equity remains minimal at 0.17 in 2026Q2, with interest coverage exceeding 88x in recent quarters, per reported figures, underscoring a fortress-like capital structure.
Total debt held steady near $4.1B, while equity expanded to $24.5B, per balance sheet data, indicating that the company is not reliant on debt to fund operations or growth. The D/EBITDA ratio of 1.23 in 2026Q2 is well below the 3.41 seen in 2025Q4, reflecting improved EBITDA generation. This low leverage provides significant financial flexibility, but investors should note that the company's conservative capital structure may limit upside from aggressive growth initiatives.
Liquidity Buffer Strengthens with Cash Build
Current ratio improved to 1.38 in 2026Q2 from 1.23 in 2026Q1, while cash more than doubled to $2.8B, per reported figures, indicating a solid liquidity position.
The quick ratio of 1.09 in 2026Q2 suggests that Imperial can cover short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales, which is crucial given the capital-intensive nature of oil sands operations. The cash build, combined with robust operating cash flow, provides a cushion against potential commodity price downturns or unplanned maintenance. However, the company's heavy fixed-cost structure means that a prolonged downturn could still strain liquidity, though the current buffer appears adequate.
P/E Misleads on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 29.33 overstates valuation due to depressed trailing earnings, while the forward P/E of 10.27 better reflects normalized earnings power, per reported figures.
The wide gap between trailing and forward P/E suggests that the market expects a significant earnings recovery, which is consistent with the 2026Q2 beat. However, investors should be cautious: the earnings beat may be partly cyclical, as revenue declined 8.6% YoY, and regulatory carbon costs could pressure future margins. A more appropriate metric for Imperial is EV/EBITDA, which at 14.28 trailing and 7.33 forward, better captures the company's cash-generating ability and is less distorted by non-cash items like depreciation and amortization.