IMI plc (IMI.L) stock analysis

In our weekly check, IMI plc is graded A (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 22 pass, warnings: 2, red flags: 1.

About IMI plc

IMI plc is an Industrials company (Industrial - Machinery) based in the United Kingdom, listed on LSE as IMI.L.

What our checks show for IMI.L

Red flags

• The stock has fallen as much as 65% from a peak. Would you have held through that?

Warning signs

• Analysts expect only about 4% a year of growth in revenue.
• Revenue grew only 4% a year over the last 3 years.

Strengths

• Operating profit covers interest 19.3 times over.
• The net margin rose by 2.9 points over 5 years, to 13.5%.
• The gross margin is 46.3% and has risen by 1.5 points: pricing power is holding.
• Operating cash flow is 1.29x net profit: the profit arrives as real cash.
• Analysts expect earnings per share to grow about 10.4% a year over the next years.
• Earnings per share grew 12.1% a year over the last 3 years.

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Questions

What grade does IMI plc (IMI.L) have?

In our weekly check, IMI plc is graded A (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 22 pass, warnings: 2, red flags: 1. The grade is a risk check, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What are the main risks of IMI.L stock?

This week's biggest flags for IMI plc: Deep past fall, Weak revenue forecast, Weak revenue growth. In total 3 of 25 checks show a warning or a red flag.

What does IMI plc do?

IMI plc is an Industrials company (Industrial - Machinery) based in the United Kingdom, listed on LSE as IMI.L.

The grade is a risk check, not a price forecast, and not investment advice. In our 10-year test (S&P 500, 2016-2026), stocks we graded A or B fell more than 30% 2-3 times less often than D or F, without a lower average return.

Updated 2026-10-24

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