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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:NG - NYSE Arca - CA66987E2069 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.35  +1.24 (+39.87%)

After market: 4.17 -0.18 (-4.14%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, NG scores 1 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NG was compared to 152 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. NG may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. NG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NG has reported negative net income.
NG had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
NG had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NG had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 -43.54%, NG is doing worse than 88.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -43.54%
ROE N/A
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

NG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NG has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -24.73, we must say that NG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NG (-24.73) is worse than 92.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -24.73
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 47.82. This indicates that NG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 47.82, NG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 47.82 indicates that NG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NG (47.82) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 47.82
Quick Ratio 47.82
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

The earnings per share for NG have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
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, NG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -14.61% on average per year.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-26.77%
EPS Next 2Y-16.06%
EPS Next 3Y-14.61%
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.
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 -0.05 -0.1 -0.15

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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

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 -0.05 -0.1 -0.15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NG's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-16.06%
EPS Next 3Y-14.61%

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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 (4/22/2025, 7:30:48 PM)

After market: 4.17 -0.18 (-4.14%)

4.35

+1.24 (+39.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)04-01 2025-04-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-24 2025-06-24/amc
Inst Owners52.09%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change0.38%
Market Cap1.46B
Analysts82
Price Target7.65 (75.86%)
Short Float %3.38%
Short Ratio3.95
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)-9.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)27.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-94.17%
Max EPS beat(4)27.18%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-48.66%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-46.31%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-34%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-100%
EPS NY rev (1m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-88.24%
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 N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.18
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.04
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS-0.17
TBVpS-0.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -43.54%
ROE N/A
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
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
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 47.82
Quick Ratio 47.82
Altman-Z -24.73
F-Score3
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)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-26.77%
EPS Next 2Y-16.06%
EPS Next 3Y-14.61%
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-4.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-3.85%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.19%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A