Imperial MetalsIPMLF +14.54%67 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks worse than 207039.13% on this metric.
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Imperial Metals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Imperial Metals Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Imperial Metals Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.42
6.52
11.68
23.58
17.51
11.45
Imperial Metals Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-09
2017-12
2018-06
2018-09
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-12
2022-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.42
5.24
11.71
7.12
6.52
9.93
10.19
11.68
62.11
8.26
62.11
23.58
263.16
14.20
17.51
12.72
11.45
14.77
IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #999999 out of 483 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Imperial Metals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Imperial Metals' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #999999 out of 483 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Imperial Metals has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Metals' Forward PE Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #999999 out of 483 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Imperial Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.43, based on 483 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 (IPMLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.32, compared to a current price of $4.95 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 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 $4.95 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.32.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.32 vs. price of $4.95 (49% 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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