Business Segments · Cost
Chemical — Cost
Imperial Oil Chemical — Cost increased by 1.4% to $1.03B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.4%, from $1.02B to $1.03B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toProperty, plant and equipment at cost
How to read this metric
Lower costs relative to revenue indicate higher manufacturing efficiency and better segment margins.
Detailed definition
The aggregate direct and indirect costs associated with the production and manufacturing of chemical products. This metr...
Peer comparison
Comparable to Segment Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for chemical producers.
Metric ID:
imo_segment_chemical_costHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 984M | 995M | 1B | 1B | 1B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.1% | +2.3% | -0.3% | +1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +1.1% | +2.3% | -0.3% | +1.4% |
Range984M – 1B
CAGR+4.6%
Avg YoY Growth+1.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Imperial Oil's chemical — cost?
- Imperial Oil (IMO) reported chemical — cost of $1.03B in Q4 2025.
- How has Imperial Oil's chemical — cost changed year-over-year?
- Imperial Oil's chemical — cost increased by 1.4% year-over-year, from $1.02B to $1.03B.
- What does chemical — cost mean?
- The total cost of producing and manufacturing chemical products.