Imperial Metals (III) Competitors

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III vs. ERO, TKO, IE, NSU, and FDY

Should you be buying Imperial Metals stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Imperial Metals include Ero Copper (ERO), Taseko Mines (TKO), Ivanhoe Electric (IE), Nevsun Resources (NSU), and Faraday Copper (FDY). These companies are all part of the "copper" industry.

How does Imperial Metals compare to Ero Copper?

Ero Copper (TSE:ERO) and Imperial Metals (TSE:III) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

: Ero Copper currently has a consensus price target of C$45.00, indicating a potential upside of 28.06%. Given Ero Copper's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ero Copper is more favorable than Imperial Metals.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ero Copper
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)

4 Buy rating(s)

2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Imperial Metals
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
: Ero Copper has a beta of 1.928061, indicating that its stock price is 93% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Imperial Metals has a beta of 0.832092, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: In the previous week, Ero Copper had 4 more articles in the media than Imperial Metals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Ero Copper and 0 mentions for Imperial Metals. Ero Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Imperial Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Ero Copper is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Ero Copper Neutral
Imperial Metals Neutral
: Imperial Metals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ero Copper. Imperial Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ero Copper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Ero Copper C$785.84M 4.66 C$10.88M C$2.53 13.89
Imperial Metals C$691.78M 1.65 C$33.43M C$0.89 7.21
: 62.0% of Ero Copper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Imperial Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 10.4% of Ero Copper shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 49.3% of Imperial Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
: Ero Copper has a net margin of 33.50% compared to Imperial Metals' net margin of 22.23%. Ero Copper's return on equity of 31.58% beat Imperial Metals' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ero Copper 33.50% 31.58% 3.46%
Imperial Metals 22.23% 16.22% 0.74%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ero Copper	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Imperial Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ero Copper	Neutral
Imperial Metals	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ero Copper	C$785.84M	4.66	C$10.88M	C$2.53	13.89
Imperial Metals	C$691.78M	1.65	C$33.43M	C$0.89	7.21

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ero Copper	33.50%	31.58%	3.46%
Imperial Metals	22.23%	16.22%	0.74%

Summary

Ero Copper beats Imperial Metals on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Imperial Metals compare to Taseko Mines?

Taseko Mines (TSE:TKO) and Imperial Metals (TSE:III) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

: Imperial Metals has a net margin of 22.23% compared to Taseko Mines' net margin of -4.47%. Imperial Metals' return on equity of 16.22% beat Taseko Mines' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Taseko Mines -4.47% -5.02% 3.36%
Imperial Metals 22.23% 16.22% 0.74%
: In the previous week, Taseko Mines had 2 more articles in the media than Imperial Metals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Taseko Mines and 0 mentions for Imperial Metals. Taseko Mines' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Imperial Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Taseko Mines is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Taseko Mines Neutral
Imperial Metals Neutral
: Taseko Mines currently has a consensus price target of C$11.13, indicating a potential upside of 19.11%. Given Taseko Mines' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Taseko Mines is more favorable than Imperial Metals.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Taseko Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)

4 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Imperial Metals
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
: Taseko Mines has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Imperial Metals. Taseko Mines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Imperial Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Taseko Mines C$672.90M 5.08 C$77.33M -C$0.09 N/A
Imperial Metals C$691.78M 1.65 C$33.43M C$0.89 7.21
: 22.3% of Taseko Mines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Imperial Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Taseko Mines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 49.3% of Imperial Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
: Taseko Mines has a beta of 2.223152, indicating that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Imperial Metals has a beta of 0.832092, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Taseko Mines	-4.47%	-5.02%	3.36%
Imperial Metals	22.23%	16.22%	0.74%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Taseko Mines	Neutral
Imperial Metals	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Taseko Mines	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Imperial Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Taseko Mines	C$672.90M	5.08	C$77.33M	-C$0.09	N/A
Imperial Metals	C$691.78M	1.65	C$33.43M	C$0.89	7.21

Summary

Taseko Mines beats Imperial Metals on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Imperial Metals compare to Ivanhoe Electric?

Ivanhoe Electric (TSE:IE) and Imperial Metals (TSE:III) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

: Imperial Metals has a net margin of 22.23% compared to Ivanhoe Electric's net margin of -3,263.69%. Imperial Metals' return on equity of 16.22% beat Ivanhoe Electric's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ivanhoe Electric -3,263.69% -32.66% -34.41%
Imperial Metals 22.23% 16.22% 0.74%
: In the previous week, Ivanhoe Electric's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Imperial Metals'average media sentiment score.
Company Overall Sentiment
Ivanhoe Electric Neutral
Imperial Metals Neutral
: Ivanhoe Electric currently has a consensus price target of C$26.25, indicating a potential upside of 50.69%. Given Ivanhoe Electric's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ivanhoe Electric is more favorable than Imperial Metals.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ivanhoe Electric
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)

3 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
Imperial Metals
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
: Imperial Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Ivanhoe Electric. Ivanhoe Electric is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Imperial Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Ivanhoe Electric C$3.24M 848.40 -C$137.37M -C$0.79 N/A
Imperial Metals C$691.78M 1.65 C$33.43M C$0.89 7.21
: 59.2% of Ivanhoe Electric shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Imperial Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 37.1% of Ivanhoe Electric shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 49.3% of Imperial Metals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
: Ivanhoe Electric has a beta of 2.080582, suggesting that its share price is 108% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Imperial Metals has a beta of 0.832092, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ivanhoe Electric	-3,263.69%	-32.66%	-34.41%
Imperial Metals	22.23%	16.22%	0.74%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ivanhoe Electric	Neutral
Imperial Metals	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ivanhoe Electric	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.25
Imperial Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ivanhoe Electric	C$3.24M	848.40	-C$137.37M	-C$0.79	N/A
Imperial Metals	C$691.78M	1.65	C$33.43M	C$0.89	7.21

Summary

Imperial Metals beats Ivanhoe Electric on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Imperial Metals compare to Nevsun Resources?

Nevsun Resources (TSE:NSU) and Imperial Metals (TSE:III) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

: 7.9% of Imperial Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 49.3% of Imperial Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Imperial Metals has a net margin of 22.23% compared to Nevsun Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Imperial Metals' return on equity of 16.22% beat Nevsun Resources' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nevsun Resources N/A N/A N/A
Imperial Metals 22.23% 16.22% 0.74%
: In the previous week, Nevsun Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Imperial Metals'average media sentiment score.
Company Overall Sentiment
Nevsun Resources Neutral
Imperial Metals Neutral
: Imperial Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Nevsun Resources. Nevsun Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Imperial Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Nevsun Resources C$335.39M 0.00 -C$36.31M -C$0.12 N/A
Imperial Metals C$691.78M 1.65 C$33.43M C$0.89 7.21

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nevsun Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A
Imperial Metals	22.23%	16.22%	0.74%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nevsun Resources	Neutral
Imperial Metals	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nevsun Resources	C$335.39M	0.00	-C$36.31M	-C$0.12	N/A
Imperial Metals	C$691.78M	1.65	C$33.43M	C$0.89	7.21

Summary

Imperial Metals beats Nevsun Resources on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Imperial Metals compare to Faraday Copper?

Faraday Copper (TSE:FDY) and Imperial Metals (TSE:III) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

: 10.8% of Faraday Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Imperial Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.7% of Faraday Copper shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 49.3% of Imperial Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: Imperial Metals has a net margin of 22.23% compared to Faraday Copper's net margin of -40,035.69%. Imperial Metals' return on equity of 16.22% beat Faraday Copper's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Faraday Copper -40,035.69% -63.51% -27.25%
Imperial Metals 22.23% 16.22% 0.74%
: In the previous week, Faraday Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Imperial Metals'average media sentiment score.
Company Overall Sentiment
Faraday Copper Neutral
Imperial Metals Neutral
: Imperial Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Faraday Copper. Faraday Copper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Imperial Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Faraday Copper N/A N/A -C$20.29M -C$0.12 N/A
Imperial Metals C$691.78M 1.65 C$33.43M C$0.89 7.21
: Faraday Copper currently has a consensus price target of C$5.63, indicating a potential upside of 30.21%. Given Faraday Copper's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Faraday Copper is more favorable than Imperial Metals.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Faraday Copper
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.33
Imperial Metals
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
: Faraday Copper has a beta of 2.140238, suggesting that its stock price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Imperial Metals has a beta of 0.832092, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Faraday Copper	-40,035.69%	-63.51%	-27.25%
Imperial Metals	22.23%	16.22%	0.74%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Faraday Copper	Neutral
Imperial Metals	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Faraday Copper	N/A	N/A	-C$20.29M	-C$0.12	N/A
Imperial Metals	C$691.78M	1.65	C$33.43M	C$0.89	7.21

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Faraday Copper	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.33
Imperial Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Imperial Metals beats Faraday Copper on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

III vs. The Competition

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Metric	Imperial Metals	Copper Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$1.14B	C$4.80B	C$4.71B	C$11.72B
Dividend Yield	7.26%	4.13%	4.98%	6.22%
P/E Ratio	7.21	11.85	21.28	23.83
Price / Sales	1.65	4,252.64	7,361.37	13.46
Price / Cash	7.17	31.36	27.28	82.69
Price / Book	1.11	3.73	7.70	4.48
Net Income	C$33.43M	-C$78.74M	C$159.29M	C$300.68M
7 Day Performance	-5.59%	-1.41%	0.01%	0.12%
1 Month Performance	-20.54%	1.21%	2.58%	2.88%
1 Year Performance	85.01%	119.18%	76.05%	57.78%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
III Imperial Metals	N/A	C$6.42 flat	N/A	N/A	C$1.14B	C$691.78M	7.21	1,258	Gap Up
ERO Ero Copper	3.2553 of 5 stars	C$35.11 -1.0%	C$45.00 +28.2%	N/A	C$3.66B	C$785.84M	13.88	2,460	Gap Up High Trading Volume
TKO Taseko Mines	1.9207 of 5 stars	C$9.74 +2.1%	C$11.13 +14.2%	N/A	C$3.56B	C$672.90M	N/A	N/A	Gap Up
IE Ivanhoe Electric	1.4933 of 5 stars	C$17.66 +5.1%	C$26.25 +48.6%	N/A	C$2.79B	C$3.24M	N/A	244	Gap Down
NSU Nevsun Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$1.82B	C$335.39M	N/A	N/A

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