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Imperial MetalsIPMLF +4.65%66 12-1 Month Momentum % is 43.55% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,510 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 56.85% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-14), Imperial Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 43.55%.
The industry rank for Imperial Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
IPMLF's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 56.85% of 2510
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.33
vs IPMLF: 43.55
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Imperial Metals 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 43.55% as of Jul. 14, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #1083 out of 2510 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Imperial Metals' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Imperial Metals' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 43.55%. The Metals & Mining industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.33. Imperial Metals' value of 43.55% is 30.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #1083 out of 2510 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Metals has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Metals' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #1083 out of 2510 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Imperial Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.33. Imperial Metals' value of 43.55% is 30.7% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Metals & Mining companies is 33.33, based on 2,510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Metals's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 43.55% is 30.7% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Metals's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 43.55%. 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 $3.29, compared to a current price of $5.18 — trading 57.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 43.55% and 30.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.33. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 43.55% as of Jul. 14, 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 $5.18 is trading 57.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.29.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 43.55%
GF Value™: $3.29 vs. price of $5.18 (57.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#1083 of 2510)
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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