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Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US45262P1021
Industry
Tobacco
IPO Date
Oct 23, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$33.70B
Enterprise Value
$42.83B
EPS (TTM)
$6.20
PE Ratio
6.59
PEG Ratio
0.74
Total Revenue (TTM)
$54.93B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$14.68B
EBITDA (TTM)
$8.51B
Year Range
$34.78 - $45.60
ROA (TTM)
13.23%
ROE (TTM)
78.78%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Imperial Brands PLC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBY) has returned -1.50% so far this year and 15.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IMBBY has returned 4.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Imperial Brands PLC

1D
0.15%
1M
-8.83%
YTD
-1.50%
6M
-1.67%
1Y
15.90%
3Y*
28.99%
5Y*
22.61%
10Y*
4.40%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, IMBBY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst month was May 2019 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, IMBBY closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Sep 26, 2019 at -13.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.29%7.73%-8.83%-1.50%
20255.15%6.30%5.61%10.40%-6.07%3.95%-0.96%9.61%0.73%-6.74%8.01%-0.90%38.90%
20244.55%-8.45%4.15%2.21%9.07%3.01%7.89%4.72%1.29%3.58%10.78%-1.84%47.56%
20230.36%-0.93%-4.88%7.69%-13.59%5.75%7.00%-2.94%-11.16%5.82%12.52%-1.65%0.53%
20229.09%-4.57%-3.77%-1.68%9.04%-1.32%-2.09%2.55%-6.64%17.58%7.28%-2.59%22.09%
2021-3.21%-4.79%10.39%0.99%11.84%-5.08%-1.98%1.59%-1.32%0.75%-0.28%6.02%14.14%

Benchmark Metrics

Imperial Brands PLC has an annualized alpha of 1.65%, beta of 0.46, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2016.

  • This stock participated in 55.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 41.30% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.46 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.12 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.65%
Beta
0.46
0.12
Upside Capture
41.30%
Downside Capture
55.85%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IMBBY ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


IMBBY Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
IMBBY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IMBBY Sortino Ratio Rank: 5656
Sortino Ratio Rank
IMBBY Omega Ratio Rank: 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
IMBBY Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
IMBBY Martin Ratio Rank: 6969
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IMBBYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.72

0.90

-0.18

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.06

1.39

-0.32

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.21

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.12

1.40

-0.28

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.27

6.61

-3.33

Explore IMBBY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Imperial Brands PLC provided a 5.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.12 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%10.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.502016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Dividend$2.12$2.26$1.93$1.78$1.76$1.89$2.09$2.58$2.42$2.15$1.98

Dividend yield

5.18%5.37%6.04%7.62%7.03%8.58%9.92%10.41%7.93%5.03%4.54%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Imperial Brands PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.54
2025$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.51$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$2.26
2024$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$1.93
2023$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$1.78
2022$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.58$0.00$1.76
2021$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$1.89

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Imperial Brands PLC has a dividend yield of 5.18%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Imperial Brands PLC has a payout ratio of 61.47%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Imperial Brands PLC strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Imperial Brands PLC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Imperial Brands PLC was 65.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 1151 trading sessions.

The current Imperial Brands PLC drawdown is 9.16%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-65.19%May 27, 2016961Mar 23, 20201151Oct 17, 20242112
-15.65%May 8, 20255May 14, 202564Aug 15, 202569
-9.89%Feb 9, 202631Mar 24, 2026
-8.82%Sep 12, 202528Oct 21, 202526Nov 26, 202554
-8.53%Dec 10, 202519Jan 7, 202619Feb 4, 202638

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Imperial Brands PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Imperial Brands PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tobacco industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IMBBY, comparing it with other companies in the Tobacco industry. Currently, IMBBY has a P/E ratio of 6.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for IMBBY compared to other companies in the Tobacco industry. IMBBY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IMBBY relative to other companies in the Tobacco industry. Currently, IMBBY has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for IMBBY in comparison with other companies in the Tobacco industry. Currently, IMBBY has a P/B value of 5.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items