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Imperial MetalsIPMLF 66 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,179 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 70.58% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Imperial Metals's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Imperial Metals was 127.90% per year. The lowest was -44.70% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Imperial Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Imperial Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Imperial Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.70% mean?
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #641 out of 2179 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Imperial Metals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Imperial Metals' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.70% is near median its 10-year median of 6.40. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #641 out of 2179 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Metals has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Metals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #641 out of 2179 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Imperial Metals in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Book Growth Rate depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Imperial Metals and its competitors. Imperial Metals's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Metals (IPMLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.36, compared to a current price of $5.21 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.40. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Imperial Metals (IPMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.21 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.36.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 6.70% (near median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: $3.36 vs. price of $5.21 (55.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Metals Corp is a mining company mainly engaged in the exploration, development, and production of base and precious metals from Canadian mineral properties. The Company has four reportable segments, Red Chris, including related exploration and development activities, Mount Polley, including related exploration and development activities, Huckleberry, including related exploration and development activities, and Corporate, including Sterling and all other properties and related exploration and development activities. The maximum of the company's revenue is generated from the Mount Polley segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from its customers in Switzerland, followed by China, USA, Singapore, etc.
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