IMI:LSEIMI plc Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-04 - not real-time
£2,802.00
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
IMI plc delivered mid‑single‑digit organic constant‑currency sales growth of 5‑6% in Q1, lifting total revenue to £2.304 bn and supporting a 9.1% YoY revenue increase, while maintaining full‑year EPS guidance of £1.36‑£1.42.
The stock trades at a forward PE of ~18.4 versus an industry average of 30.5, indicating an undervalued position; a price‑to‑book of 6.21 and a dividend yield of 1.22% with a modest 26% payout further reinforce value appeal.
Technical indicators show a bullish MACD histogram (+6.6), neutral RSI (54), and a neutral market trend, complemented by decreasing volume and a beta of 0.55, suggesting limited market volatility but solid fundamentals.
The stock trades at a forward PE of ~18.4 versus an industry average of 30.5, indicating an undervalued position; a price‑to‑book of 6.21 and a dividend yield of 1.22% with a modest 26% payout further reinforce value appeal.
Technical indicators show a bullish MACD histogram (+6.6), neutral RSI (54), and a neutral market trend, complemented by decreasing volume and a beta of 0.55, suggesting limited market volatility but solid fundamentals.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- positive Q1 organic sales growth
- bullish MACD histogram
- stable dividend payout
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- undervalued relative to industry PE
- sustained revenue growth trajectory
- strong cash conversion
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- steady dividend yield
- moderate beta limiting market swings
- ongoing global diversification
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth9.10%
Profit Margin13.45%
P/E Ratio22.6
ROE28.25%
ROA11.28%
Debt/Equity58.04
P/B Ratio6.2
Op. Cash Flow£415.3M
Free Cash Flow£251.9M
Industry P/E30.5
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI54.2
Support£2,618.00
Resistance£2,894.00
MA 20£2,753.80
MA 50£2,755.40
MA 200£2,567.95
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index93.96
Valuation
Fair Value£1,834.42
Target Price£3,073.33
Upside/Downside9.68%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.22%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.55
Volatility23.70%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskMedium
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