IPMLF (Imperial Metals) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


IPMLF Imperial Metals Corp IPMLF
67 GF Score
Price $4.95
GF Value $3.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Imperial Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Imperial Metals IPMLF +14.54% 67 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IPMLF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,374 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 83.7% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Imperial Metals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.0 Mil. Imperial Metals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $752.1 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

IPMLF' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.4   Med: -2.09   Max: 56.24
Current: 13.12

During the past 13 years, Imperial Metals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 56.24%. The lowest was -27.40%. And the median was -2.09%.

IPMLF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
83.7% of 2374 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.495 vs IPMLF: 13.12

Imperial Metals  (OTCPK:IPMLF) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Imperial Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Imperial Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Imperial Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Imperial Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.50 -9.83 -5.09 13.41 16.86

Imperial Metals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.51 18.73 16.13 13.23 5.58

IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Imperial Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Imperial Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=111.475/( (578.111+744.626 )/ 2 )
=111.475/661.3685
=16.86 %

Imperial Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=41.988/( (744.626+759.669)/ 2 )
=41.988/752.1475
=5.58 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.58% mean?
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.58% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #387 out of 2374 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Imperial Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Imperial Metals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.58%. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #387 out of 2374 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 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #387 out of 2374 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Imperial Metals in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. Imperial Metals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.58%. 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 $3.32, compared to a current price of $4.95 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.58%. Imperial Metals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.58% 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 $4.95 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.32. GuruFocus considers Imperial Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IPMLF:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.58%
  • GF Value™: $3.32 vs. price of $4.95 (49% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges L7D:GermanyIII:Canada
Address 580 Hornby Street, Suite 900, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3B6
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.
67GF Score

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