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Terrestrial Energy (IMSR)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.08 | Market Cap: $649.3 Mil
Sector: Utilities | Industry: Electric Utilities

Terrestrial Energy (IMSR)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.08
Market Cap: $649.3 Mil
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Electric Utilities

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Datacenter Power, Hydrogen Economy, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Mini Nuclear, Show more.
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -15 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -12072%
1  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8232%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8895%
2  Key risks
IMSR key risks include [1] obtaining regulatory approval for its commercially unproven molten salt reactor technology and [2] its pre-revenue financial status, Show more.
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Datacenter Power, Hydrogen Economy, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Mini Nuclear, Show more.
1 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -15 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -12072%
2 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8232%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8895%
3 Key risks
IMSR key risks include [1] obtaining regulatory approval for its commercially unproven molten salt reactor technology and [2] its pre-revenue financial status, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

IMSR Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Terrestrial Energy (IMSR) began trading publicly on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol "IMSR" following the completion of a business combination with HCM II Acquisition Corp., with trading commencing around late October 2025. The stock reached an all-time high of $31.50 on October 14, 2025, but subsequently experienced a significant decline, reaching an all-time low of $7.52 on November 24, 2025. As of December 18, 2025, the stock was trading around $7.09 to $8.36. Here are some key points explaining the stock's movement during the approximate period from its public listing in late October 2025 to December 18, 2025:

1. Post-SPAC Merger Volatility: The initial surge to $31.50 shortly after the public listing likely reflects the typical volatility and speculative trading often associated with companies going public via Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) mergers. These initial highs can sometimes be unsustainable as the market reassesses the company's valuation post-merger.

2. Market Adjustment and Valuation Reassessment: Following the initial excitement, the market appears to have re-evaluated Terrestrial Energy's valuation. The transaction valued Terrestrial Energy at a pre-money equity value of $925 million, with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $1 billion and a pro forma equity value of about $1.3 billion. The subsequent decline could indicate a market correction to a more conservative valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
IMSR Return
Peers Return97%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
IMSR Win Rate0% 
Peers Win Rate66%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
IMSR Max Drawdown 
Peers Max Drawdown-20% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: SMR, OKLO, GEV, BWXT, NNE.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

IMSR has limited trading history. Below is the Utilities sector ETF (XLU) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-28.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven39.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven347 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-36.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven58.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven633 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-16.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven19.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven308 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-48.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven95.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,058 days1,480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -28.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/12/2022. A -28.1% loss requires a 39.0% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to IMSR. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
PEG_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025PEGPublic Service EnterpriseMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.9%-0.9%-2.4%
PCG_9262025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy09262025PCGPG&EDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
2.2%2.2%-0.8%
AES_9052025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy09052025AESAESDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
6.7%6.7%-3.2%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
PEG_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025PEGPublic Service EnterpriseMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.9%-0.9%-2.4%
PCG_9262025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy09262025PCGPG&EDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
2.2%2.2%-0.8%
AES_9052025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy09052025AESAESDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
6.7%6.7%-3.2%

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Peer Comparisons for Terrestrial Energy

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Financials

IMSRSMROKLOGEVBWXTNNEMedian
NameTerrestr.NuScale .Oklo GE Verno.BWX Tech.Nano Nuc. 
Mkt Price7.0915.7375.94614.19168.1229.9952.96
Mkt Cap-2.316.8167.115.41.215.4
Rev LTM064037,6703,059032
Op Inc LTM-15-629-981,381333-38-27
FCF LTM-11-282-692,473463-17-14
FCF 3Y Avg--198--250-26
CFO LTM-10-282-623,429630-17-14
CFO 3Y Avg--197--411-107

Growth & Margins

IMSRSMROKLOGEVBWXTNNEMedian
NameTerrestr.NuScale .Oklo GE Verno.BWX Tech.Nano Nuc. 
Rev Chg LTM-765.7%-9.4%14.0%-14.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-273.0%--11.6%-142.3%
Rev Chg Q-1,635.2%-11.8%28.9%-28.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-13.8%-2.9%6.8%-6.8%
Op Mgn LTM-12,071.6%-984.0%-3.7%10.9%--490.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--1,639.7%--12.5%--813.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM--750.1%-1.9%-0.4%--0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM-8,232.4%-441.9%-9.1%20.6%--216.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg--1,085.9%--14.7%--535.6%
FCF/Rev LTM-8,894.8%-442.0%-6.6%15.1%--217.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg--1,089.7%--8.7%--540.5%

Valuation

IMSRSMROKLOGEVBWXTNNEMedian
NameTerrestr.NuScale .Oklo GE Verno.BWX Tech.Nano Nuc. 
Mkt Cap-2.316.8167.115.41.215.4
P/S-83.2-4.45.5-5.5
P/EBIT--8.5-121.140.4-35.416.0
P/E--14.0-219.298.255.0-39.0-14.0
P/CFO--18.8-269.848.826.8-78.1-18.8
Total Yield--7.1%-0.5%1.1%2.4%-2.6%-0.5%
Dividend Yield-0.0%0.0%0.1%0.5%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg--20.7%--2.0%--9.3%
D/E-0.0-0.00.10.00.0
Net D/E--0.1--0.00.1-0.2-0.1

Returns

IMSRSMROKLOGEVBWXTNNEMedian
NameTerrestr.NuScale .Oklo GE Verno.BWX Tech.Nano Nuc. 
1M Rtn-38.9%-25.3%-20.4%6.4%-4.4%-3.2%-12.4%
3M Rtn--56.5%-20.3%-0.1%-0.0%-16.3%-16.3%
6M Rtn--59.8%22.4%25.4%20.0%-21.0%20.0%
12M Rtn--27.5%297.6%87.5%43.5%16.5%43.5%
3Y Rtn-62.0%670.2%-193.9%-193.9%
1M Excs Rtn-39.6%-26.0%-21.1%5.7%-5.2%-3.9%-13.1%
3M Excs Rtn--60.1%-29.0%-0.8%-4.6%-22.9%-22.9%
6M Excs Rtn--72.2%10.1%13.0%7.6%-33.4%7.6%
12M Excs Rtn--36.6%298.7%74.4%29.0%9.2%29.0%
3Y Excs Rtn--24.0%599.4%-118.4%-118.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil2024
Engineering services revenue0
Total0


Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,224,234
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-35.8%
Average Daily Volume1,976,554
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity91,709,461
Short % of Basic Shares1.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
33120257172025S-4 3/31/2025
123120249262025424B3 12/31/2024