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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Imperial Metals's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.6 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $161.1 Mil.
Imperial Metals's pretax margin was 23.57%.
During the past 13 years, Imperial Metals's highest Pretax Margin was 36.10%. The lowest was -139.06%. And the median was -15.71%.
Imperial Metals (OTCPK:IPMLF) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
Imperial Metals's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, Imperial Metals's highest Pretax Margin was 36.10%. The lowest was -139.06%. And the median was -15.71%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Imperial Metals Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $161.1 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $161.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors.
Is Imperial Metals' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Imperial Metals' current Pre-Tax Income is $161.1 Mil. 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' Pre-Tax Income compare to SCCO and FCX?
Imperial Metals' Pre-Tax Income of $161.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. Imperial Metals's current Pre-Tax Income is $161.1 Mil. 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 $3.35, compared to a current price of $5.10 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $161.1 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $161.1 Mil 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 $5.10 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.35.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPMLF:
Pre-Tax Income: $161.1 Mil
GF Value™: $3.35 vs. price of $5.10 (52.2% above fair value)
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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