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
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 18, 2026
How to read this metric
A steady, predictable expense that grows as the settlement date for the obligation approaches.
Detailed definition
The periodic expense recognized to increase the carrying amount of an asset retirement obligation liability due to the p...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for long-term liabilities; peers report this as a non-cash operating expense.
Metric ID:
tmusz_asset_retirement_obligation_accretionHistorical 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 interest-like growth of retirement liabilities over time.