IPMLF (Imperial Metals) ROE %: 5.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


IPMLF Imperial Metals Corp IPMLF
68 GF Score
Price $4.28
GF Value $3.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Imperial Metals ROE %?

Imperial Metals IPMLF -6.91% 68 ROE % is 5.58% as of Mar. 2026. 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 2,389 Metals & Mining companies, Imperial Metals ranks better than 84.39% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Imperial Metals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.0 Mil. Imperial Metals's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $752.1 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Metals's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Metals's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

IPMLF' s ROE % 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 ROE % was 56.24%. The lowest was -27.40%. And the median was -2.09%.

IPMLF's ROE % is ranked better than
84.39% of 2389 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.11 vs IPMLF: 13.12

Imperial Metals  (OTCPK:IPMLF) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=41.988/752.1475
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(41.988 / 450.644)*(450.644 / 1350.0355)*(1350.0355 / 752.1475)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=9.32 %*0.3338*1.7949
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=3.11 %*1.7949
=5.58 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=41.988/752.1475
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (41.988 / 106.212) * (106.212 / 117.192) * (117.192 / 450.644) * (450.644 / 1350.0355) * (1350.0355 / 752.1475)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.3953 * 0.9063 * 26.01 % * 0.3338 * 1.7949
=5.58 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.


Imperial Metals ROE % Related Terms


Imperial Metals ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's ROE % 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 ROE % Chart

Imperial Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
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
ROE % 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: ROE % Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's ROE % falls into.


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Imperial Metals ROE % Calculation

Imperial Metals's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=111.475/( (578.111+744.626)/ 2 )
=111.475/661.3685
=16.86 %

Imperial Metals's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 5.58% mean?
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a ROE % of 5.58% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #373 out of 2389 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Imperial Metals' ROE % too high?
Imperial Metals' current ROE % is 5.58%. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #373 out of 2389 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' ROE % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Imperial Metals ranks #373 out of 2389 companies for ROE %. 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 ROE % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. Imperial Metals's current ROE % 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 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 ROE % is 5.58%. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current ROE % 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 $4.28 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:

  • ROE %: 5.58%
  • GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $4.28 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 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.
68GF Score

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