IMO Stock Forecast & Analysis
According to 14 analysts, the average target price for Imperial Oil Ltd’s stock over the next 12 months is CAD 74.66. The average analyst rating for the company is “Hold,” which suggests that analysts have a neutral or balanced outlook on the company’s performance.
Stock Target Advisor’s fundamental analysis shows a “Bullish” rating for Imperial Oil Ltd, which is based on 10 positive signals and 4 negative signals.
Imperial Oil’s last closing price for the stock was CAD 72.06. The stock price has increased by 5.44% over the past week, 9.90% over the past month, and 38.28% over the past year.
Analyst Coverage Change:
On Friday, January 27th Scotia Capital maintained their “Sector Perform” rating on Imperial Oil’s stock. The analyst also has a target price of CAD 72 for the stock.
STA Research, today also maintained their “Underperform” rating on the stock,.
Fundamental Analysis
Positive
Things to like about the stock include:
- Superior risk-adjusted returns compared to its peers in the same industry sector, over a hold period of at least 12 months.
- Superior total returns compared to its peers in the same industry sector, over a hold period of at least 12 months.
- High dividend returns compared to its peers in the same industry sector, over a hold period of at least 12 months.
- Underpriced compared to earnings compared to its peers in the same industry sector.
- Superior return on equity, capital utilization, and return on assets compared to its peers in the same industry sector.
- Low debt compared to its peers in the same industry sector.
- Positive cash flow and free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Negative
- Low market capitalization, which may make the stock less stable in the long run.
- High volatility in total returns compared to its peers in the same industry sector.
- Overpriced compared to book value compared to its peers in the same industry sector.
- Low earnings growth compared to its peers in the same industry sector over the previous 5 years.
The overall fundamental analysis of the stock is “Bullish”, with a score of 7.1 out of 10, where 10 very bullish.
