IMI plc (IMI1) Stock Price & Analysis
IMI1 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 35.00 - EUR 35.60
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 26.80 - EUR 37.20
- Previous Close
- EUR 34.40
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 7
- Market Cap
- EUR 8.07B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 7.88B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 90.20M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 765.40M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 21.0
- Beta
- 0.66
- Next Earnings
- Mar 09, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.93
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 1.21%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
A sustained jump in free cash flow (GBP 171m in H1 versus GBP 30m prior) and 96% cash conversion materially improves internal funding capacity. Durable FCF supports capex, debt reduction, and repeatable shareholder returns without relying on external financing, strengthening long-term financial flexibility.
Large Recurring Aftermarket Revenue
A ~45% aftermarket share and a >200k installed base create a sticky, high‑margin revenue stream that cushions cyclical original-equipment sales. Recurring spares, service and retrofits enhance predictability, margin durability and customer lock-in across end markets for several quarters to years.
Improving Margins And Accelerating Revenue Growth
Sustained margin expansion and ramping revenue reflect operational leverage from the One IMI model and pricing/mix improvements. Higher margins and accelerating top-line growth increase earnings quality and provide structural capacity to absorb costs, support reinvestment and maintain returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Material Absolute Debt Level
Although leverage has improved, a material absolute debt stock (~£0.6bn+) still constrains strategic optionality. Interest and refinancing risk remain in adverse cycles, and higher gross debt limits immediate ability to pursue large M&A or absorb major demand shocks without sacrificing returns or shareholder actions.
Operating Cash Flow Trails Net Income
Persistent OCF below net income signals working-capital timing or collection pressures that can amplify earnings volatility. Even with strong FCF in recent periods, this gap raises the risk that earnings growth may not consistently convert to cash in weaker demand phases, stressing liquidity under strain.
Project Lumpiness And Regional/order Timing Risk
Dependence on large, timing‑sensitive projects (Middle East shipments, data centers, nuclear/new construction) creates durable revenue recognition volatility. Such lumpiness complicates forecasting, can defer margin recognition across periods and increases reliance on aftermarket to offset uneven project cycles.
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Company Description
IMI plc
IMI plc is a global specialist engineering enterprise that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and servicing of complex engineered products. The company's operations are divided into three core divisions: IMI Precision Engineering, IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering. The IMI Precision Engineering division innovates motion and fluid control technologies for a diverse range of sectors, including industrial automation, commercial vehicle production, life sciences, energy, and rail transportation. Its comprehensive product line includes actuators, air preparation devices, pressure switches, and various fittings. This division also delivers pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and vacuum-based motion solutions, in addition to solenoid, angle-seat, and motorized valves, as well as dust filter systems. Further offerings extend to miniature fluid control solutions, highly accurate syringes, syringe pumps, rotary valves, specialized cab chassis and powertrain components, stainless steel valves and regulators, and emergency shutdown controls, including options for nuclear applications. These products are marketed under well-known brands such as Norgren, Bimba, Buschjost, FAS, Herion, Kloehn, Adaptas, and Maxseal. IMI Critical Engineering specializes in providing bespoke valves and actuators for demanding environments within the fossil power, oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, marine, and pharmaceutical industries. Its extensive brand portfolio features IMI Bopp & Reuther, IMI CCI, IMI Fluid Kinetics, IMI NH, IMI Orton, IMI Remosa, IMI STI, IMI TH Jansen, IMI Thompson Valves, IMI Truflo Marine, IMI Truflo Rona, IMI PBM, and IMI Z&J. The IMI Hydronic Engineering division supplies essential products for hydronic distribution systems, which are crucial for delivering heating and cooling to both residential and commercial buildings. This segment offers balancing and control solutions, thermostatic regulation systems, pressure maintenance equipment, dirt and air separators, and pressure step degassers. These solutions are offered through brands like IMI Pneumatex, IMI TA, IMI Flow Design, IMI Heimeier, and IMI Aero-Dynamiek. Established in 1862, IMI plc maintains its headquarters in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Roy Michael Twite
- Employees
- 10,000
- Website
- www.imiplc.com
- Address
- Lakeside, Birmingham, WM, B37 7XZ, GB
IMI plc (IMI1) Earnings & Revenues
IMI1 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call emphasized broad operational strength: mid-single-digit organic revenue growth, margin expansion, strong cash generation (free cash flow up materially) and active capital returns (dividend increase and share buyback progression). Multiple end markets showed robust order intake (notably Energy, Process Automation, Nuclear and Data Centers) and aftermarket momentum underpins recurring high-margin revenue. Headwinds and risks discussed were modest and largely timing or market-uncertainty related (Middle East shipment risk up to ~GBP 30m, cybersecurity investments, soft downstream/new construction and regional weakness in Germany). Given the weight of positive metrics, improvements and strategic progress versus contained risks, the overall tone is constructive.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 7 | 0 | 5 |