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

COMMON STOCK | Copper |

Last Closing

CAD 2.46

Change

+0.02 (+0.82)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.39B

Volume

0.08M

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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ETFs Containing III:CA

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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 35.16% 100% F 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 35.16% 100% F 98% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.31% 25% F 53% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.31% 25% F 43% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 30.16% 25% F 61% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 30.16% 25% F 46% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.97% 25% F 55% F
Dividend Return 6.97% 25% F 51% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 67.98% 42% F 13% F
Risk Adjusted Return 10.26% 17% F 25% F
Market Capitalization 0.39B 38% F 55% 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:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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.

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