Imperial MetalsIPMLF -6.91%68 PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 0.59. 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 2,359 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 75.88% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), Imperial Metals's share price is $4.282. Imperial Metals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.26. Hence, Imperial Metals's PB Ratio of today is 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IPMLF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.59 Max: 2.17
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Imperial Metals's highest PB Ratio was 2.17. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.59.
IPMLF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.88% of 2359
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs IPMLF: 1.06
During the past 12 months, Imperial Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Imperial Metals was 127.90% per year. The lowest was -44.70% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Imperial Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
Imperial Metals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's PB 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Imperial Metals's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a PB Ratio of 1.00 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Imperial Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #569 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Imperial Metals' PB Ratio too high?
Imperial Metals' current PB Ratio of 1.00 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 2.17. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Imperial Metals' value of 1.00 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #569 out of 2359 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' PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #569 out of 2359 companies for PB Ratio. This places Imperial Metals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Imperial Metals' value of 1.00 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Imperial Metals has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.32, based on 2,359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current PB Ratio of 1.00 is 56.9% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 56.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Jun. 24, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.00 (69% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $4.28 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#569 of 2359)
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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