IMOCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

1.6%

Higher than 47% of Energy sector peers

Updated 118h ago

Sector Performance

47th percentile

IMO

1.6%

Sector Median

2.5%

Sector Avg

9.7%

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Deep Analysis

Imperial Oil’s revenue growth of 1.6% year-over-year (YoY) means its sales increased by that amount compared to the same quarter a year ago.

This trails the sector median of 2.7%, placing Imperial in the 44th percentile among its Energy peers — a below‑average showing. The YoY change itself is not available for comparison, but the quarter‑over‑quarter (QoQ) change is +900.0%, indicating a sharp reversal from the prior quarter’s growth. While that QoQ jump points to a recent acceleration, the absolute growth rate remains mediocre relative to the sector. The combination of a below‑median level with a volatile upward trend suggests near‑term momentum but still elevated risk, as the improvement stems from a very low base. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: revenue growth is weak compared to peers, and the dramatic QoQ swing does not yet signal sustainable outperformance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about IMO?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

How does IMO's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

IMO's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 1.6% compares to a Energy sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 47th percentile.

Who are IMO's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Energy peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: BKR (2.5%), SLB (2.7%), PR (0.8%), SHEL (0.5%), PBR (0.4%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.