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Imperial MetalsIPMLF +0.39%66 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks worse than 51072.47% on this metric.
Imperial Metals's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.06.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.54.
During the past 13 years, Imperial Metals's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 179.00% per year. The lowest was -150.30% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Imperial Metals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Imperial Metals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's PE Ratio falls into.
Imperial Metals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Imperial Metals's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.52
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.52 mean?
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #999999 out of 1958 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Imperial Metals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Imperial Metals' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.52. The Metals & Mining industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. Imperial Metals' value of $0.52 is 96.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #999999 out of 1958 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #999999 out of 1958 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Imperial Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. Imperial Metals' value of $0.52 is 96.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Metals & Mining companies is 16.70, based on 1,958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.52 is 96.9% below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.52. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.33, compared to a current price of $5.16 — trading 55% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.52 and 96.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 16.70. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.52 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 $5.16 is trading 55% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.33.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.52
GF Value™: $3.33 vs. price of $5.16 (55% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#999999 of 1958)
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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