Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HAM:IMP Imperial Oil Ltd HAM:IMP
80 GF Score
Price €99.06
GF Value €69.91
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Imperial Oil Moat Score?

Imperial Oil HAM:IMP +0.20% 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:IMP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.91. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, Imperial Oil ranks better than 98.47% on this metric.

Imperial Oil has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Imperial Oil has Narrow Moat: Imperial Oil Ltd benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the energy sector. It has a solid market position in Canada, but faces competition from larger global players. While it has some pricing power and regulatory advantages, these are not sufficient for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Imperial Oil might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Imperial Oil  (HAM:IMP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Imperial Oil Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:IMP vs XOM, CVX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Imperial Oil's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Imperial Oil's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Oil's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Oil ranks #16 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Imperial Oil's Moat Score too high?
Imperial Oil's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Imperial Oil's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Oil ranks #16 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Imperial Oil has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Oil's Moat Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Imperial Oil ranks #16 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This places Imperial Oil in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Imperial Oil's value of 6 is 500% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Oil's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Oil's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.91, compared to a current price of €99.06 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Imperial Oil's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Oil (HAM:IMP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 €99.06 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.91.

Key valuation signals for HAM:IMP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €69.91 vs. price of €99.06 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1043)

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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