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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:NG - CA66987E2069 - Common Stock

9.92 USD
-0.26 (-2.55%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
9.96 USD
+0.04 (+0.4%)
Pre-Market: 12/3/2025, 4:34:41 AM
Fundamental Rating

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NG gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While NG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. NG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NG had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year NG has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
NG had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NG always reported negative operating cash flow.
NG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20M -40M -60M -80M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -26.03%, NG is doing worse than 83.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NG (-50.76%) is worse than 83.77% of its industry peers.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, NG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NG has more shares outstanding
NG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NG Yearly Shares OutstandingNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
NG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

NG has an Altman-Z score of 5.74. This indicates that NG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NG's Altman-Z score of 5.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NG outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
NG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating NG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NG (0.92) is worse than 84.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 5.74
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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 97.40% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 26.91 indicates that NG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NG has a Quick ratio of 26.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. NG outperforms 97.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 26.91
Quick Ratio 26.91
NG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.69%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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 Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
NG Per share dataNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.1 -0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NG's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.58% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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

NG does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC

NYSEARCA:NG (12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 9.96 +0.04 (+0.4%)

9.92

-0.26 (-2.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-01 2025-10-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Inst Owners56.23%
Inst Owner Change3.02%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change1.57%
Market Cap4.04B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-89.90M
Analysts85.45
Price Target11.39 (14.82%)
Short Float %4.29%
Short Ratio3.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.01%
Max EPS beat(2)2.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.63%
Max EPS beat(4)27.18%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.33%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-39.46%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-34.07%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)45.65%
PT rev (3m)45.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 22.79
P/tB 22.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.14
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.15
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.02
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS0.44
TBVpS0.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.03%
ROE -50.76%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/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
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 26.91
Quick Ratio 26.91
Altman-Z 5.74
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-68.37%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-3.58%
EPS Next 5Y12.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.26%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-56.02%
EBIT Next 3Y-16.63%
EBIT Next 5Y9.96%
FCF growth 1Y-17.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.79%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC / NG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NG stock?

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


What is the valuation status of NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) stock?

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


How profitable is NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) stock?

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.