Imperial Metals (FRA:L7D) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.89 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 189% Above Median

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FRA:L7D Imperial Metals Corp FRA:L7D
66 GF Score
Price €4.42
GF Value €2.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Imperial Metals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Imperial Metals FRA:L7D -2.21% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.89 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:L7D with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 574 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks worse than 55.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Imperial Metals's current share price is €4.42. Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.53. Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:L7D' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 1   Max: 4.54
Current: 2.7

During the past years, Imperial Metals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.54. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 1.00.

FRA:L7D's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
55.92% of 574 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs FRA:L7D: 2.70

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Imperial Metals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.528. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €1.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Imperial Metals  (FRA:L7D) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Imperial Metals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Imperial Metals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Imperial Metals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Imperial Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.29 0.76 0.92 0.73 3.62

Imperial Metals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.05 1.77 2.13 3.62 2.91

FRA:L7D vs SCCO, FCX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Imperial Metals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.42/1.53
=2.89

* 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.

Imperial Metals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Imperial Metals's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.528/132.2623*132.2623
=0.528

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Imperial Metals Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.960 102.002 1.245
201609 0.790 101.765 1.027
201612 0.696 101.449 0.907
201703 0.855 102.634 1.102
201706 0.755 103.029 0.969
201709 0.652 103.345 0.834
201712 0.951 103.345 1.217
201803 0.191 105.004 0.241
201806 0.125 105.557 0.157
201809 0.096 105.636 0.120
201812 0.149 105.399 0.187
201903 0.072 106.979 0.089
201906 0.112 107.690 0.138
201909 0.037 107.611 0.045
201912 0.155 107.769 0.190
202003 0.140 107.927 0.172
202006 0.228 108.401 0.278
202009 0.188 108.164 0.230
202012 0.183 108.559 0.223
202103 0.170 110.298 0.204
202106 0.180 111.720 0.213
202109 0.176 112.905 0.206
202112 0.143 113.774 0.166
202203 0.168 117.646 0.189
202206 0.189 120.806 0.207
202209 0.204 120.648 0.224
202212 0.276 120.964 0.302
202303 0.408 122.702 0.440
202306 0.385 124.203 0.410
202309 0.346 125.230 0.365
202312 0.370 125.072 0.391
202403 0.355 126.258 0.372
202406 0.549 127.522 0.569
202409 0.599 127.285 0.622
202412 0.546 127.364 0.567
202503 0.701 129.181 0.718
202506 0.661 129.892 0.673
202509 0.596 130.287 0.605
202512 0.567 130.366 0.575
202603 0.528 132.262 0.528

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.89 mean?
Imperial Metals (FRA:L7D) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.89 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Imperial Metals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #321 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Imperial Metals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Imperial Metals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.89 is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 4.54. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.06. Imperial Metals' value of 2.89 is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #321 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below 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' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #321 out of 574 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Imperial Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.06. Imperial Metals' value of 2.89 is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Metals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 2.06, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.06, based on 574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.89 is 40.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.89, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. 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 (FRA:L7D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.87, compared to a current price of €4.42 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.89, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 40.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.06. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (FRA:L7D), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.89 as of Jul. 25, 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 (FRA:L7D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Metals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.42 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.87. GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L7D:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.89 (189% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: €2.87 vs. price of €4.42 (54% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#321 of 574)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L7D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Imperial Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges IPMLF:USAIII:Canada
Address 580 Hornby Street, Suite 900, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3B6
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.
66GF Score

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