Imperial Petroleum Inc.
IMPPEnergyNASDAQOil & Gas Midstream · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeImperial Petroleum Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services worldwide. The company carries a $226.3M market cap, placing it firmly in the micro-cap category. The company owns and operates a fleet of seven medium range refined petroleum product tankers that carry refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals; two suezmax tankers that carry crude oil; four handysize drybulk carriers that transport major bulks, such as iron ore, coal, and grains; and minor bulks, including bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers; five supramax drybulk carriers; two kamsarmax drybulk vessels; and a post panamax drybulk carrier.
Market Cap
$226.3M
Beta
1.19
P/E (TTM)
2.58
P/E (Fwd)
2.67
EPS (TTM)
$1.92
EPS (Fwd)
$1.86
ROE
17.2%
ROA
8.4%
Cash
$245.2M
Total Debt
$100,985
Free CF
-$20.4M
52W Change
-2.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where IMPP stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, IMPP finished 1.01% below its 150-day moving average ($4.94) and 4.49% above its 200-day moving average ($4.68). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is IMPP overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, IMPP's RSI(14) was 46.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $245.2M in cash and $101K in debt, IMPP maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$20.4M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 17.2%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $97.0M (2022) to $161.0M (2025), reflecting a 66% increase over the period.
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, IMPP has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing IMPP's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.