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

EQUITY | Copper | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 2.25

Change

+0.02 (+0.90)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.43B

Volume

0.11M

Analyst Target

CAD 5.00
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About

Imperial Metals Corp is a mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining & production of base & precious metals. Its projects include Red Chris Mine, Mount Polley Mine, Huckleberry Mine, Sterling Mine & Ruddock Creek Property.

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Largest Industry Peers for Copper

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
FM:CA First Quantum Minerals Ltd

-1.40 (-6.83%)

CAD 17.09B
LUN:CA Lundin Mining Corporation

-0.56 (-3.88%)

CAD 11.12B
CS:CA Capstone Mining Corp

-0.22 (-2.08%)

CAD 7.81B
HBM:CA HudBay Minerals Inc

-0.48 (-3.56%)

CAD 5.26B
ERO:CA Ero Copper Corp

-0.81 (-3.25%)

CAD 2.58B
IE:CA Ivanhoe Energy Inc

-0.13 (-0.84%)

CAD 1.74B
TKO:CA Taseko Mines Ltd

-0.22 (-6.20%)

CAD 0.94B
MARI:CA Marimaca Copper Corp

+0.16 (+3.68%)

CAD 0.43B
ARG:CA Amerigo Resources Ltd.

-0.10 (-5.49%)

CAD 0.29B
FDY:CA Faraday Copper Corp.

+0.02 (+2.13%)

CAD 0.19B

ETFs Containing III:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Copper) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -48.91% 23% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -48.91% 23% F 5% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -43.75% 15% F 6% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -43.75% 15% F 6% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -43.18% 33% F 11% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -43.18% 33% F 11% 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 0.43B 43% F 53% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Copper) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 0.52 100% 98%
Price/Book Ratio 0.47 93% 90%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -89.95 93% 94%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 8.81 29% 40%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -0.31% 57% 35%
Return on Invested Capital -0.61% 50% 28%
Return on Assets 0.75% 50% 33%
Debt to Equity Ratio 15.80% 73% 83%

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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