Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP) EV-to-EBIT: 23.55 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 126% Above Median

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HAM:IMP Imperial Oil Ltd HAM:IMP
76 GF Score
Price €112.15
GF Value €70.73
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What is Imperial Oil EV-to-EBIT?

Imperial Oil HAM:IMP -1.19% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 23.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates HAM:IMP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.73. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Oil & Gas companies, Imperial Oil ranks worse than 80.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Imperial Oil's Enterprise Value is €56,649 Mil. Imperial Oil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,406 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT for today is 23.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:IMP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.56   Med: 10.4   Max: 442.44
Current: 23.67

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Imperial Oil was 442.44. The lowest was -76.56. And the median was 10.40.

HAM:IMP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
80.61% of 691 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.85 vs HAM:IMP: 23.67

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Imperial Oil's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €56,631 Mil. Imperial Oil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,406 Mil. Imperial Oil's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.25%.


Imperial Oil  (HAM:IMP) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Imperial Oil's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2405.661/56630.93965
=4.25 %

Imperial Oil's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €56,631 Mil.
Imperial Oil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,406 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Imperial Oil EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Imperial Oil EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Imperial Oil EV-to-EBIT Chart

Imperial Oil Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Imperial Oil Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.65 9.26 12.42 14.07 23.78

HAM:IMP vs XOM, CVX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Imperial Oil EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Imperial Oil EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=56649.335/2405.661
=23.55

Imperial Oil's current Enterprise Value is €56,649 Mil.
Imperial Oil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,406 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 23.55 mean?
Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Imperial Oil and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 10.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Oil ranks #557 out of 691 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Imperial Oil's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.55 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 10.40. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.85. Imperial Oil's value of 23.55 is 98.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Oil ranks #557 out of 691 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Imperial Oil has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Oil's EV-to-EBIT compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Imperial Oil ranks #557 out of 691 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Imperial Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.85. Imperial Oil's value of 23.55 is 98.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 11.85, Imperial Oil has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.85, based on 691 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Oil's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.55 is 98.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Imperial Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Oil's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.55, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Oil stock overvalued right now?
Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 23.55. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.73, compared to a current price of €112.15 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.55, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 98.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.85. Imperial Oil's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Oil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €112.15 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €70.73.

Key valuation signals for HAM:IMP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 23.55 (126% above median its 10-year median of 10.40)
  • GF Value™: €70.73 vs. price of €112.15 (58.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#557 of 691)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:IMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Imperial Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 505 Quarry Park Boulevard S.E, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2C 5N1
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 products, and petrochemicals. It also pursues lower-emission business opportunities, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, lower-emission fuels, and lithium. The company's reportable segments are Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Downstream segment, which refines crude oil into petroleum products and distributes and market these products. The Upstream segment explores and produces crude oil, its equivalents, and natural gas, and the Chemical segment manufactures and markets hydrocarbon-based chemicals and chemical products.
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