Imperial MetalsIPMLF -6.91%68 Days Inventory is 91.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 65.52. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks worse than 53.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IPMLF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.51 Med: 65.52 Max: 144.63
Current: 91.48
During the past 13 years, Imperial Metals's highest Days Inventory was 144.63. The lowest was 36.51. And the median was 65.52.
IPMLF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 53.01% of 681
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 85.61
vs IPMLF: 91.48
Imperial Metals's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (81.34) to Mar. 2026 (91.00).
It might indicate that Imperial Metals's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Imperial Metals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Imperial Metals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Imperial Metals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Imperial Metals's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Imperial Metals Days Inventory Related Terms
Imperial Metals Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Days Inventory 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Days Inventory 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.
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Days Inventory of 91.00 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 65.52. Over the past decade, Imperial Metals' Days Inventory has ranged from 36.51 to 144.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #361 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Imperial Metals' Days Inventory too high?
Imperial Metals' current Days Inventory of 91.00 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 65.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.51 to a high of 144.63. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Imperial Metals' value of 91.00 is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #361 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Metals has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Metals' Days Inventory compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #361 out of 681 companies for Days Inventory. This places Imperial Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Imperial Metals' value of 91.00 is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Metals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.51 to 144.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.52 vs. the industry median of 85.61, 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 Days Inventory for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 85.61, based on 681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current Days Inventory of 91.00 is 6.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Days Inventory is 91.00, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 65.52. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.30, compared to a current price of $4.28 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 91.00, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 65.52 and 6.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.61. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Days Inventory is 91.00 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 $4.28 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.30.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
Days Inventory: 91.00 (39% above median its 10-year median of 65.52)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $4.28 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#361 of 681)
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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