III:CA:TSX-Imperial Metals Corporation (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Copper |

Last Closing

CAD 2.13

Change

+0.01 (+0.47)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.34B

Volume

0.11M

Analyst Target

CAD 5.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Imperial Metals Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of base and precious metals in the United States, Switzerland, China, the Philippines, Singapore, and Canada. It explores for copper, gold, silver, and other precious metals. The company holds 100% interests in the Mount Polley open-pit copper-gold mine located in south-central British Columbia; and the Huckleberry copper mine located in west-central British Columbia. It also holds a 30% interest in the Red Chris copper-gold mine located in northwest British Columbia. Imperial Metals Corporation was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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N/A

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MARI:CA Marimaca Copper Corp

+0.12 (+2.71%)

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ARG:CA Amerigo Resources Ltd.

-0.04 (-2.29%)

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ASCU:CA Arizona Sonoran Copper Company..

-0.02 (-1.43%)

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ETFs Containing III:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Copper) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -51.64% 23% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -51.64% 23% F 5% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -47.29% 23% F 6% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -47.29% 23% F 6% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -46.48% 33% F 10% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -46.48% 33% F 10% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 17.07% 38% F 82% B
Dividend Return 17.07% 38% F 80% B-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 75.02% 38% F 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 22.76% 31% F 42% F
Market Capitalization 0.34B 43% F 53% F

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector