Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Imperial Oil Ltd is an integrated oil company active in all phases of the petroleum industry in Canada, including the exploration for, and production and sale of, crude oil, natural gas, petroleum...
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 22.18 (historical range: 3.51–66.06, median: 7.66), placing it at the 89th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.38 (range: 0.44–1.43, 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 17.79 (range: 2.91–52.71, 89th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Imperial Oil Limited's P/E ratio has contracted by 25% over the observed period (from an average of 15.6 to 11.6).
Imperial Oil Limited trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 22.18 | 7.66 | 89th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.38 | 0.72 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.79 | 6.31 | 89th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 5.95% | 10.77% | 1th | expensive relative to its history |
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) Valuation & P/E History
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector, specifically the Petroleum Refining industry currently trading at $134.00 with a market capitalization of $64.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for IMO based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 22.18 is above the historical median of 7.66, placing IMO at the 89th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.38 compares to a median of 0.72.
IMO Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Imperial Oil Limited's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether IMO is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests IMO is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Imperial Oil Limited.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is IMO Overvalued or Undervalued?
Imperial Oil Limited trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 92 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive IMO is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full IMO analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.IMO trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.