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VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:VGZ - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9279263037 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

0.94  -0.01 (-1.05%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VGZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VGZ against 818 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for VGZ as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. VGZ has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VGZ was profitable.
VGZ had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
VGZ had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
VGZ had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VGZ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVGZ.CA 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 0 -5M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 56.04%, VGZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.51% of the companies in the same industry.
VGZ has a Return On Equity of 59.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VGZ outperforms 98.51% of its industry peers.
VGZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (37.64%) than 99.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 56.04%
ROE 59.28%
ROIC 37.64%
ROA(3y)-70.61%
ROA(5y)-53.13%
ROE(3y)-96.26%
ROE(5y)-72.07%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VGZ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVGZ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for VGZ 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
VGZ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVGZ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VGZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VGZ has more shares outstanding
VGZ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
VGZ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingVGZ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VGZ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVGZ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 14.86 indicates that VGZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VGZ's Altman-Z score of 14.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VGZ outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for VGZ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 14.86
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VGZ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVGZ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10M -10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

VGZ has a Current Ratio of 17.76. This indicates that VGZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VGZ has a Current ratio of 17.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. VGZ outperforms 90.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 17.76 indicates that VGZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VGZ's Quick ratio of 17.76 is amongst the best of the industry. VGZ outperforms 90.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 17.76
Quick Ratio 17.76
VGZ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVGZ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 265.34% over the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)265.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

VGZ is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by 0.00% yearly.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y250%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
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.
VGZ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVGZ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
VGZ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVGZ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 0.05 -0.05 -0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VGZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VGZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: VGZ is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.39. VGZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VGZ. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE N/A
VGZ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVGZ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

VGZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VGZ is cheaper than 93.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.19
VGZ.CA Per share dataVGZ.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.1 0.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VGZ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VISTA GOLD CORP

TSX:VGZ (2/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.94

-0.01 (-1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-23 2024-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Inst Owners27.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap115.77M
Analysts80
Price Target4.05 (330.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)-0.02%
PT rev (3m)4.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
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 7.23
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.25
P/tB 4.25
EV/EBITDA 6.19
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY13.83%
EPS(NY)-0.09
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.06
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS0.22
TBVpS0.22
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 56.04%
ROE 59.28%
ROCE 52.28%
ROIC 37.64%
ROICexc 10378.4%
ROICexgc 10378.4%
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-70.61%
ROA(5y)-53.13%
ROE(3y)-96.26%
ROE(5y)-72.07%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 336%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 17.76
Quick Ratio 17.76
Altman-Z 14.86
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)140.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.18%
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)265.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.49%
EPS Next Y250%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
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 1Y249.99%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y35.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y37.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A