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Capitalized interest

Imperial Oil Capitalized interest increased by 9.2% to $202.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.2%, from $185.00M to $202.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Capitalized interest shows an upward trend with a 11.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher levels of capital project spending where interest is capitalized, leading to higher future tax payments.

Detailed definition

This represents the deferred tax liability created when interest costs are capitalized for accounting purposes but deduc...

Peer comparison

Common among large-scale infrastructure and energy companies with significant ongoing capital expenditure programs.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_liabilities_deferred_expense_capitali_9c8758

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value120M127M155M185M202M
QoQ Change+5.8%+22.0%+19.4%+9.2%
YoY Change+5.8%+22.0%+19.4%+9.2%
Range120M202M
CAGR+68.3%
Avg YoY Growth+14.1%
Median YoY Growth+14.3%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oil's capitalized interest?
Imperial Oil (IMO) reported capitalized interest of $202.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Imperial Oil's capitalized interest changed year-over-year?
Imperial Oil's capitalized interest increased by 9.2% year-over-year, from $185.00M to $202.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Imperial Oil's capitalized interest?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Imperial Oil's capitalized interest has grown at a 11.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $120.00M to $202.00M.
What does capitalized interest mean?
The future tax payment obligation arising from capitalizing interest costs for accounting that were already deducted for tax purposes.