IMI plc IMI.L
Composite 61/100; the shares have moved about 27% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it.
Quality ranks 77/100 — a strong point in its favour. Momentum ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 67/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it. Income ranks 47/100 — a slight mark against it. Growth ranks 47/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does IMI plc designs and manufactures fluid and motion control solutions globally, serving process automation, industrial automation, climate control, life science, and transportation sectors. Its segments include Automation and Life Technology, offering valves, actuators, pneumatic/electric motion systems, and zero-emission technologies.
Key financials IMI reports strong profitability metrics: ROE 28.2%, ROA 11.3%, ROCE 43.5%, and net margin 13.5%. Revenue grew 9.1% while EPS surged 64.9%. The balance sheet shows debt/equity at 0.58 and interest coverage of 14.08, with a current ratio of 1.50.
Stock health SideraVIA scores IMI’s quality at 79.8/100 (Strong) but valuation at 44.3/100 (below median). Momentum is mixed: +29.08% over 12m but -7.02% from its 52-week high, with RSI(14) at 43.60.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 31.40% to our fair-value estimate of 1962.81 and at a discount of 7.97% to the analyst 12-month target of 3087.81. - Trading at a PREMIUM to fair value despite strong ROE and ROCE (SideraVIA). - Discount to analyst target suggests upside potential from current levels (analyst count 16.0). - Net margin expansion and EPS growth may justify premium but limit further upside (Key Financials).
Looking forward Forward P/E of 21.23 and EV/EBITDA of 13.55 reflect expectations for sustained growth. Focus remains on automation and zero-emission solutions driving margin and revenue expansion.
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