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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NG - CA66987E2069 - Common Stock

13.57 CAD
-0.89 (-6.15%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, NG scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NG was compared to 817 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While NG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. NG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NG has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year NG has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years NG always reported negative net income.
  • In the past 5 years NG always reported negative operating cash flow.
NG.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNG.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20M -40M -60M -80M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • NG has a Return On Assets (-26.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of NG (-50.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.03%
ROE -50.76%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-36.73%
ROA(5y)-29.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NG.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNG.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for NG so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
NG.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNG.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
NG.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingNG.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
NG.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNG.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.54 indicates that NG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.54, NG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating NG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.92, NG is not doing good in the industry: 73.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.54
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NG.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNG.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • NG has a Current Ratio of 26.91. This indicates that NG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NG's Current ratio of 26.91 is amongst the best of the industry. NG outperforms 94.37% of its industry peers.
  • NG has a Quick Ratio of 26.91. This indicates that NG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NG has a Quick ratio of 26.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. NG outperforms 94.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 26.91
Quick Ratio 26.91
NG.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNG.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for NG have decreased by -7.69% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

  • NG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.58% yearly.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-68.37%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-3.58%
EPS Next 5Y12.58%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
NG.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNG.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 -0.05 -0.1 -0.15 -0.2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NG. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
NG.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNG.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
NG.CA Per share dataNG.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as NG's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-3.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for NG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC / NG.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to NG.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG.CA) stock?

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG.CA) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for NG stock?

The financial health rating of NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG.CA) is 5 / 10.