IPMLF (Imperial Metals) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.65 (As of Mar. 2026)


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68 GF Score
Price $4.28
GF Value $3.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Imperial Metals Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Imperial Metals IPMLF -6.91% 68 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.65 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.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Imperial Metals's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,344.2 Mil. Imperial Metals's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $497.2 Mil. Imperial Metals's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,299.9 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Metals's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.


Imperial Metals Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imperial Metals's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Imperial Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.72 0.79 0.76 0.73

Imperial Metals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IPMLF vs SCCO, FCX: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Imperial Metals's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Imperial Metals's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Metals's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Imperial Metals Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Imperial Metals's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(1273.206-425.664)/1163.67
=0.73

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=1299.898 - 26.692
=1273.206

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=555.271 - 2.832 - 126.775
=425.664

Imperial Metals's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(1344.193-497.165)/1299.898
=0.65

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=1400.173 - 55.98
=1344.193

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=640.504 - 3.845 - 139.494
=497.165

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.65 mean?
Imperial Metals (IPMLF) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors.
Is Imperial Metals' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Imperial Metals' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.65. 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' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to SCCO and FCX?
Imperial Metals' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.65 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Imperial Metals and its competitors. Imperial Metals's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.65. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.65. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Metals (IPMLF), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.65 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:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.65
  • 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.
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