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Imperial MetalsIPMLF +3.58%61 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks worse than 58.05% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
Imperial Metals Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Imperial Metals Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.13 mean?
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.13 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Imperial Metals' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.19 to 6.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #274 out of 472 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Imperial Metals' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Imperial Metals' current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.13 is near median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 6.81. The Metals & Mining industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63. Imperial Metals' value of 1.13 is 80.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #274 out of 472 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Metals has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Metals' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #274 out of 472 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Imperial Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63. Imperial Metals' value of 1.13 is 80.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Metals' own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.19 to 6.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Imperial Metals has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Metals & Mining companies is 0.63, based on 472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.13 is 80.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.18. 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 $3.15, compared to a current price of $6.76 — trading 114.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 80.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.63. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.13 as of Jun. 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 $6.76 is trading 114.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 1.13 (near median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $6.76 (114.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#274 of 472)
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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