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Imperial Brands PLC(IMB) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

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Reward49Moderate
Risk22Low
75%Data
6.5% dividend yield
Dividend King
Market Cap:19.13Bn
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Reward Rating
49
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
22
Low
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 3291p.

What is Imperial Brands PLC?

Imperial Brands PLC, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, imports, markets, and sells tobacco and tobacco-related products in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Asia, Australasia, and internationally.

IMB · Verdict

Moderate reward · low risk

IMB stands out on volatility and valuation, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

IMB · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation91/100

    P/E 7.2× · PEG 0.76

  • Cash flow80/100

    9% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Growth37/100

    Rev -0.4% CAGR · earnings +9.7%

  • Profitability43/100

    6% net margin · 37% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Imperial Brands PLC?

Imperial Brands PLC, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, imports, markets, and sells tobacco and tobacco-related products in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Asia, Australasia, and internationally. It offers a range of cigarettes, tobacco accessories, vapour, heated tobacco, and oral nicotine. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 19.13B, and a P/E ratio of 11.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

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Reward: Moderate (49)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryTobacco
Market Cap19.13B
P/E Ratio11.8639
Dividend Yield6.48%
Beta0.145
Insider Activity
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