Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Imperial Metals's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.5 Mil. Imperial Metals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $112.7 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Metals's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IPMLF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.26 Med: -6.98 Max: 444.77
Current: 18.94
IPMLF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.8% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs IPMLF: 18.94
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Imperial Metals Net Margin % Related Terms
Imperial Metals Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Net 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.
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Net Margin % of 9.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #204 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Imperial Metals' Net Margin % too high?
Imperial Metals' current Net Margin % is 9.32%. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Imperial Metals' value of 9.32% is 173.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #204 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Net Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #204 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Imperial Metals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Imperial Metals' value of 9.32% is 173.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current Net Margin % of 9.32% is 173.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current Net Margin % is 9.32%. 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 Net Margin % is 9.32% and 173.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Net Margin % is 9.32% 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:
Net Margin %: 9.32%
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $4.28 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#204 of 843)
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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