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

EQUITY | Copper | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 1.78

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Market Cap

CAD 0.43B

Volume

5.90K

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
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LUN:CA Lundin Mining Corporation

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CS:CA Capstone Mining Corp

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HBM:CA HudBay Minerals Inc

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ERO:CA Ero Copper Corp

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CAD 2.00B
IE:CA Ivanhoe Energy Inc

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CAD 1.26B
TKO:CA Taseko Mines Ltd

N/A

CAD 0.87B
MARI:CA Marimaca Copper Corp

N/A

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ARG:CA Amerigo Resources Ltd.

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CAD 0.27B
ASCU:CA Arizona Sonoran Copper Company..

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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 -18.35% 15% F 9% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -18.35% 15% F 8% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -18.72% 15% F 8% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -18.72% 15% F 8% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -11.00% 33% F 26% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -11.00% 33% F 16% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.07% 38% F 75% C
Dividend Return 13.07% 38% F 70% C-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 72.55% 38% F 12% F
Risk Adjusted Return 18.02% 31% F 34% F
Market Capitalization 0.43B 43% F 51% 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 9.19 82% 71%
Price/Book Ratio 0.41 100% 92%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -81.89 93% 94%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 4.60 50% 62%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 4.44% 79% 49%
Return on Invested Capital 0.77% 57% 32%
Return on Assets 3.29% 64% 59%
Debt to Equity Ratio 15.80% 73% 83%

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Analyst Rating

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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:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

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