Operating Expenses
Accretion Expense
Imperial Oil Accretion Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $42.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.9%, from $40.75M to $42.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accretion Expense shows an upward trend with a 14.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 18, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is a standard accounting function of long-term liabilities and does not necessarily reflect operational performance.
Detailed definition
Accretion expense represents the periodic increase in the carrying amount of an asset retirement obligation (ARO) due to...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies with significant environmental or decommissioning liabilities.
Metric ID:
cop_accretion_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $99.00M | $101.00M | $132.00M | $163.00M | $171.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +2.0% | +30.7% | +23.5% | +4.9% |
Range$99.00M – $171.00M
CAGR+14.6%
Avg YoY Growth+15.3%
Median YoY Growth+14.2%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Imperial Oil's accretion expense?
- Imperial Oil (IMO) reported accretion expense of $42.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Imperial Oil's accretion expense changed year-over-year?
- Imperial Oil's accretion expense increased by 4.9% year-over-year, from $40.75M to $42.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Imperial Oil's accretion expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Imperial Oil's accretion expense has grown at a 14.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $99.00M to $171.00M.
- What does accretion expense mean?
- The non-cash expense representing the growth of future environmental cleanup liabilities over time.