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VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:VGZ - CA9279263037 - Common Stock

2.09 USD
-0.09 (-4.13%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 8:05:36 PM
2.09 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 8:05:36 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, VGZ scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VGZ was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While VGZ has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. VGZ is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VGZ had negative earnings in the past year.
VGZ had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VGZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years VGZ always reported negative operating cash flow.
VGZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVGZ 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 0 5M -5M 10M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

VGZ has a Return On Assets of -55.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VGZ underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
VGZ's Return On Equity of -60.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VGZ is outperformed by 85.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -55.27%
ROE -60.26%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-19.77%
ROA(5y)-30.02%
ROE(3y)-39.78%
ROE(5y)-44.66%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VGZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVGZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVGZ 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, VGZ has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VGZ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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.
VGZ Yearly Shares OutstandingVGZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VGZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVGZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.2 Solvency

VGZ has an Altman-Z score of 82.12. This indicates that VGZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VGZ (82.12) is better than 91.67% 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 82.12
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VGZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVGZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

VGZ has a Current Ratio of 11.03. This indicates that VGZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VGZ (11.03) is better than 90.38% of its industry peers.
VGZ has a Quick Ratio of 11.03. This indicates that VGZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VGZ (11.03) is better than 90.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 11.03
Quick Ratio 11.03
VGZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVGZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VGZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -175.33%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-175.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-115.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VGZ will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -59.86% on average per year.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-166.67%
EPS Next 2Y-59.86%
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 Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVGZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2031 2032 100M 200M 300M 400M
VGZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVGZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.05 -0.05 -0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VGZ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year VGZ is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
VGZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVGZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
VGZ Per share dataVGZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.05 -0.05 0.1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VGZ's earnings are expected to decrease with -59.86% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-59.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VISTA GOLD CORP

NYSEARCA:VGZ (12/24/2025, 8:05:36 PM)

After market: 2.09 0 (0%)

2.09

-0.09 (-4.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners20.37%
Inst Owner Change-64.06%
Ins Owners2.77%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap263.78M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-8.38M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.54%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
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 N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 18.98
P/tB 18.98
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.07
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.06
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS0.11
TBVpS0.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -55.27%
ROE -60.26%
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)-19.77%
ROA(5y)-30.02%
ROE(3y)-39.78%
ROE(5y)-44.66%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 421.62%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 11.03
Quick Ratio 11.03
Altman-Z 82.12
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)254.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)237.88%
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)-175.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-115.17%
EPS Next Y-166.67%
EPS Next 2Y-59.86%
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 1Y-188.51%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-19.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.64%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VISTA GOLD CORP / VGZ FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for VGZ stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for VISTA GOLD CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) stock?

VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for VGZ stock?

The financial health rating of VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) is 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) is expected to decline by -166.67% in the next year.