Imperial MetalsIPMLF -6.91%68 OCF Margin % is 44.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 215% above its 10-year median of 14.02. 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 846 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 93.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IPMLF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.21 Med: 14.02 Max: 71.58
Current: 52.06
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Imperial Metals was 71.58%. The lowest was -50.21%. And the median was 14.02%.
IPMLF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 93.26% of 846
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.465
vs IPMLF: 52.06
Imperial Metals OCF Margin % Related Terms
Imperial Metals OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 44.21% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is 215% above median its historical median of 14.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #57 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Imperial Metals' OCF Margin % too high?
Imperial Metals' current OCF Margin % of 44.21% is 215% above median its 10-year median of 14.02. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Imperial Metals' value of 44.21% is 890.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #57 out of 846 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' OCF Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #57 out of 846 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Imperial Metals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Imperial Metals' value of 44.21% is 890.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.02 vs. the industry median of 4.47, 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 OCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.47, based on 846 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current OCF Margin % of 44.21% is 890.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current OCF Margin % is 44.21%, which is 215% above median its own 10-year median of 14.02. 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 OCF Margin % is 44.21%, which is 215% above median its 10-year median of 14.02 and 890.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current OCF Margin % is 44.21% 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:
OCF Margin %: 44.21% (215% above median its 10-year median of 14.02)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $4.28 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 890.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#57 of 846)
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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