Imperial Oil Valuation

IMO Stock  CAD 100.56  1.72  1.74%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Imperial Oil retains a regular Real Value of C$115.47 per share. The prevalent price of the firm is C$100.56. Our model calculates the value of Imperial Oil from evaluating the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 53.49 B, return on asset of 0.093, and Return On Equity of 0.21 as well as inspecting its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Imperial Oil's valuation include:
Price Book
2.1435
Enterprise Value
53.5 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
6.4734
Price Sales
0.9937
Forward PE
14.1443
Undervalued
Today
100.56
Please note that Imperial Oil's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Imperial Oil is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Imperial Oil's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Imperial Oil is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Imperial Stock. However, Imperial Oil's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  100.56 Real  115.47 Hype  100.56 Naive  99.37
The intrinsic value of Imperial Oil's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Imperial Oil's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
115.47
Real Value
117.39
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Imperial Oil helps investors to forecast how Imperial stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Imperial Oil more accurately as focusing exclusively on Imperial Oil's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.642.072.42
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
98.64100.56102.48
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
0.150.150.15
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Imperial Oil's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Imperial Oil's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Imperial Oil's closest peers.

Imperial Oil Cash

919.26 Million

Imperial Valuation Trend

Knowing Imperial Oil's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both Imperial Oil's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Imperial Oil Total Value Analysis

Imperial Oil is currently estimated to have takeover price of 53.49 B with market capitalization of 51.19 B, debt of 19 M, and cash on hands of 3.75 B. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Imperial Oil fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
53.49 B
51.19 B
19 M
3.75 B

Imperial Oil Investor Information

About 70.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders. The book value of Imperial Oil was currently reported as 46.11. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.53. Imperial Oil recorded earning per share (EPS) of 9.03. The entity last dividend was issued on the 5th of March 2025. The firm had 3:1 split on the 17th of May 2006. Imperial Oil may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities6.3 BB
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Imperial Oil Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Imperial Oil has an asset utilization ratio of 113.71 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$1.14 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Imperial Oil is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Imperial Oil Ownership Allocation

Imperial Oil has a total of 509.04 Million outstanding shares. Imperial Oil retains majority of its outstanding shares owned by insiders. An insider is usually defined as a corporate executive, director, member of the board or institutional investor who own at least 10% of the company's outstanding shares. 69.6 (percent) of Imperial Oil outstanding shares that are owned by insiders attests that they have been buying or selling the stock in recent months in anticipation of some upcoming event. Please note that no matter how many assets the company holds, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Imperial Oil Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 48.82 B. Net Income was 4.79 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 9.2 B.

Imperial Oil Past Distributions to stockholders

About Imperial Oil Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Imperial Oil. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Imperial Oil based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Imperial Oil's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Imperial Oil's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Imperial Oil. We calculate exposure to Imperial Oil's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Imperial Oil's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit7.1 BB
Pretax Profit Margin 0.13  0.12 
Operating Profit Margin 0.19  0.12 
Net Profit Margin 0.10  0.06 
Gross Profit Margin 0.14  0.26 

Imperial Oil Quarterly Retained Earnings

22.75 Billion

When determining whether Imperial Oil offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Imperial Oil's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Imperial Oil Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Imperial Oil Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Imperial Oil's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Imperial Oil is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Imperial Oil's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.