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Imperial Petroleum Inc (IMPP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/22/2025: IMPP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6
1 Year Target Price $6
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 55.7% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 175.97M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.1 | 1Y Target Price 6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.1 | 1Y Target Price 6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 2.12 - 5.55 | Updated Date 10/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.12 - 5.55 | Updated Date 10/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.99 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 29.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.12% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.1 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -41751845 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.38 |
Enterprise Value -41751845 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.38 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.11 | Shares Outstanding 34844629 | Shares Floating 11263288 |
Shares Outstanding 34844629 | Shares Floating 11263288 | ||
Percent Insiders 37.08 | Percent Institutions 16.28 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Imperial Petroleum Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Imperial Petroleum Inc. was spun off from StealthGas Inc. in December 2021. It focuses on the seaborne transportation of petroleum products.
Core Business Areas
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Tanker Ownership and Operation: Owns and operates a fleet of tankers transporting crude oil and refined petroleum products. Generates revenue from charter hire rates and spot market activity.
Leadership and Structure
Harry N. Vafias serves as the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a typical organizational structure for a shipping company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil Transportation: Transportation of crude oil via its tanker fleet. Market share data for specific routes or clients is not publicly available, but the shipping industry is competitive, with major players like Frontline, DHT Holdings, and Euronav. Revenue is derived from shipping rates and volumes.
- Refined Petroleum Product Transportation: Transportation of refined petroleum products (e.g., gasoline, diesel) via its tanker fleet. Market share data is difficult to obtain, and competition comes from the same set of large tanker operators and smaller niche players. Revenue is derived from shipping rates and volumes.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The tanker industry is highly cyclical, influenced by global oil demand, geopolitical events, fleet supply (newbuilds and scrapping), and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Imperial Petroleum is a smaller player in the tanker market, focusing on a particular segment of vessels. Their competitive advantages are related to fleet age, operational efficiency, and chartering strategy.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global tanker market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Imperial Petroleum's TAM depends on the specific tanker sizes they operate and the routes they service. Their share of the TAM is relatively small.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized fleet
- Experienced management (related to StealthGas)
- Operational expertise in tanker shipping
Weaknesses
- Small fleet size limits economies of scale
- High debt levels are possible
- Dependent on volatile shipping rates
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Increased oil demand in developing countries
- Fleet renewal programs
- Strategic alliances
- Potential for consolidation in the shipping industry
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Oversupply of tankers
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Geopolitical risks and trade wars
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FRO
- DHT
- EURN
- TNP
Competitive Landscape
Imperial Petroleum is a small player compared to larger tanker companies. It competes on price and service quality within its chosen vessel segment.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Limited historical growth due to the company's relatively recent spin-off.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on fleet expansion, charter rates, and effective cost management. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on maintaining and optimizing the existing fleet. Potential vessel acquisitions.
Summary
Imperial Petroleum is a small, relatively new tanker company operating in a highly volatile industry. Its size is a disadvantage and its volatile history makes it an unstable company. The company's future success depends on disciplined cost management, favorable charter rates, and strategic fleet expansion. Investors should be wary of high volatility and speculative investments.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Imperial Petroleum Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-12-07 | CEO, President & Chairman Mr. Harry N. Vafias | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees - | Website https://www.imperialpetro.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.imperialpetro.com | ||
Imperial Petroleum Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates a fleet of 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; suezmax tankers that carry crude oil; and handysize drybulk carriers that transport bulks, such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. It serves oil producers, refineries, commodities traders and producers, and industrial users of drybulk cargoes. Imperial Petroleum Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Athens, Greece.
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