Imperial MetalsIPMLF -6.91%68 Gross Margin % is 30.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 472% above its 10-year median of 5.41. 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 730 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 64.79% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Imperial Metals had a gross margin of 30.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Imperial Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Imperial Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Gross Margin % of 30.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is 472% above median its historical median of 5.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #257 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Imperial Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Imperial Metals' current Gross Margin % of 30.95% is 472% above median its 10-year median of 5.41. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Imperial Metals' value of 30.95% is 18.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #257 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above 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' Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #257 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Imperial Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Imperial Metals' value of 30.95% is 18.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 26.05, 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 Gross Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.05, based on 730 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current Gross Margin % of 30.95% is 18.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Gross Margin % is 30.95%, which is 472% above median its own 10-year median of 5.41. 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 Gross Margin % is 30.95%, which is 472% above median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 18.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Gross Margin % is 30.95% 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:
Gross Margin %: 30.95% (472% above median its 10-year median of 5.41)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $4.28 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#257 of 730)
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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