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Imperial MetalsIPMLF +6.28%61 EV-to-OCF is 4.62 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 12.76. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,673 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks worse than 80.88% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Imperial Metals's Enterprise Value is $1,172.2 Mil.
Imperial Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $253.5 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is 4.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IPMLF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.4 Med: 12.76 Max: 121.43
Current: 4.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Imperial Metals was 121.43. The lowest was -183.40. And the median was 12.76.
IPMLF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.88% of 2673
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.38
vs IPMLF: 4.71
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Imperial Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Imperial Metals's share price for today is $6.09.
Imperial Metals's 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 $0.523.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Imperial Metals EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Imperial Metals EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Imperial Metals's current Enterprise Value is $1,172.2 Mil.
Imperial Metals's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $253.5 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 4.62 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 64% below median its historical median of 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #2162 out of 2673 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Imperial Metals' EV-to-OCF too high?
Imperial Metals' current EV-to-OCF of 4.62 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 12.76. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #2162 out of 2673 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-OCF compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #2162 out of 2673 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Imperial Metals in the lower 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 EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Imperial Metals's current EV-to-OCF is 4.62, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 12.76. 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 $3.35, compared to a current price of $6.09 — trading 81.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 4.62, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 12.76. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current EV-to-OCF is 4.62 as of Aug. 08, 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 $6.09 is trading 81.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.35.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
EV-to-OCF: 4.62 (64% below median its 10-year median of 12.76)
GF Value™: $3.35 vs. price of $6.09 (81.8% 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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