Imperial Petroleum Inc. (IMPP) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Energy · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
EV/EBITDA
↓
2.70
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.57
30Y Low0.5·High6.7
P/FCF
↓
2.32
↓-75% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.43
30Y Low1.2·High32.9
P/B Ratio
↑
0.33
↑+93% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.17
30Y Low0.1·High0.2
ROE
↑
10.5%
-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.6%
30Y Low-321%·High22%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
N/A
—
5yr avg: 2.34
30Y Low0.0·High14.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
IMPP Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Imperial Petroleum Inc. trades at 3.8x earnings, 113% above its 5-year average of 1.8x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 15.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 75%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 2.3x P/FCF, 75% below the 5-year average of 9.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $184M | $131M | $99M | $61M | $31M | $10M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $178M | $125M | $32M | $-31381752 | $50M | $35M | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 3.79 | 2.81 | 2.15 | 0.90 | 1.26 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.14 | 0.81 | 0.67 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.59 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 2.32 | 1.66 | 32.87 | 1.18 | — | 2.01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 2.28 | 1.62 | 1.28 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 1.95 | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
IMPP EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 2.7x EBITDA, 5% above its 5-year average of 2.6x. The Energy sector median is 7.8x, placing the stock at a 65% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.78 | 0.21 | -0.17 | 0.52 | 2.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 2.70 | 1.90 | 0.52 | -0.38 | 1.19 | 6.68 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 4.46 | 2.40 | 0.63 | -0.43 | 1.61 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 1.59 | 10.47 | -0.61 | — | 6.80 | — | — | — | — | — |
IMPP Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Imperial Petroleum Inc. earns an operating margin of 24.8%, above the Energy sector average of 13.8%. Operating margins have compressed from 35.9% to 24.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 10.5% is modest. ROIC of 6.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.2%.
Margins
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 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 28.7% | 28.7% | 34.2% | 39.9% | 33.6% | -13.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 12.0% | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| Operating Margin | 24.8% | 24.8% | 29.9% | 35.9% | 30.7% | -20.1% | -1.7% | -2.8% | 7.3% | -301.8% | -40.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 31.0% | 31.0% | 34.0% | 38.7% | 30.4% | -21.0% | -1.9% | -2.8% | 5.5% | -314.9% | 1008.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 22.1% | 15.6% | -3.2% | -0.3% | -0.5% | — | — | 1208.3% |
| ROA | 10.0% | 10.0% | 12.1% | 19.1% | 11.9% | -2.7% | -0.3% | -0.5% | 45.8% | -219.0% | 229.2% |
| ROIC | 6.8% | 6.8% | 10.6% | 17.3% | 10.6% | -2.1% | -0.2% | -0.4% | 129.3% | -479.5% | -13.8% |
| ROCE | 8.4% | 8.4% | 11.3% | 18.7% | 12.9% | -2.7% | -0.3% | -0.5% | — | — | -33.6% |
IMPP Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $6M exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 22.5x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | 0.00 | — | 0.25 | 0.29 | — | — | — | — | 0.59 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 0.00 | — | 1.66 | 5.36 | — | — | 1.32 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.01 | -0.16 | -0.25 | 0.07 | 0.25 | -0.05 | -0.06 | — | — | 0.51 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.09 | -0.09 | -1.11 | -1.13 | 0.45 | 4.71 | -0.78 | -1.07 | 1.30 | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.07 | -22.40 | -1.79 | — | 4.80 | -0.79 | -1.03 | 5.13 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 22.51 | 22.51 | 126.92 | 40.04 | 19.33 | -24.10 | -38.37 | -48.02 | 4.82 | -39.75 | 7.74 |
Net cash position: cash ($6M) exceeds total debt ($0)
IMPP Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s current ratio of 11.99x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has declined from 12.61x to 11.99x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 11.99 | 11.99 | 7.92 | 12.61 | 5.52 | 0.70 | 2.32 | 4.78 | 0.16 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 11.71 | 11.71 | 7.67 | 12.11 | 5.30 | 0.67 | 2.12 | 4.71 | 0.16 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Cash Ratio | 10.79 | 10.79 | 7.17 | 8.54 | 4.88 | 0.39 | 1.59 | 4.57 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 8.23 | 0.43 | 0.34 |
| Inventory Turnover | 24.32 | 24.32 | 13.29 | 15.14 | 11.69 | 76.13 | 23.84 | 98.94 | 2414.61 | 36.80 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.47 | 33.30 | 102.13 | 30.27 | 36.90 | 11.97 | 4.96 | 3.09 | 7.82 | 20.71 |
IMPP Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Imperial Petroleum Inc. returns 1.0% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The earnings yield of 26.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 100.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 3.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 26.4% | 35.6% | 46.5% | 111.0% | 79.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 43.0% | 60.3% | 3.0% | 84.9% | — | 49.9% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.0% | 1.3% | 4.3% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 100.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $36M | $33M | $23M | $9M | $318351 | $318351 | $3M | $2M | $1M | $1M |
Peer Comparison
Compare IMPP with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IMPPYou | $184M | 3.8 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 28.7% | 24.8% | 10.5% | 6.8% | — |
 TOPS | $4M | 0.8 | 4.9 | 0.2 | 43.7% | 32.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.9 |
 GLBS | $59M | -32.5 | 8.4 | — | 20.9% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 6.5 |
 ESEA | $484M | 3.5 | 3.3 | 7.6 | 63.5% | 57.0% | 33.1% | 19.5% | 1.4 |
 NVGS | $1B | 14.8 | 7.7 | 21.5 | 30.1% | 23.9% | 8.0% | 5.7% | 3.3 |
 CTRM | $83M | 2.5 | 6.2 | — | 29.7% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.4 |
 TNK | $3B | 7.4 | 6.0 | 22.9 | 27.5% | 22.6% | 18.5% | 12.5% | 0.2 |
 STNG | $4B | 11.5 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 46.2% | 33.0% | 11.4% | 7.2% | 1.3 |
 ASC | $697M | 19.4 | 6.8 | — | 34.2% | 26.1% | 6.5% | 9.0% | 1.1 |
 INSW | $4B | 13.6 | 9.9 | 109.7 | 42.3% | 36.3% | 16.0% | 9.4% | 1.2 |
 TK | $1B | 10.4 | 0.5 | 9.5 | 27.5% | 21.8% | 4.8% | 12.0% | 0.2 |
| Energy Median | — | 15.4 | 7.8 | 13.8 | 33.7% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.6 |
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IMPP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IMPP stock.
What is Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 3.8x. The historical average is 1.8x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 2.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 2.6x.
What is Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s ROE?
Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 10.5%. The historical average is -63.9%.
Is IMPP stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Imperial Petroleum Inc. is trading at a P/E of 3.8x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s dividend yield?
Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.98%.
What are Imperial Petroleum Inc.'s profit margins?
Imperial Petroleum Inc. has 28.7% gross margin and 24.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.