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VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:VGZ - American Stock Exchange - CA9279263037 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.6426  +0.01 (+1.56%)

After market: 0.6214 -0.02 (-3.3%)

Fundamental Rating

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VGZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 150 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 it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VGZ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VGZ has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
VGZ had negative earnings in 4 of the past 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 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 99.30% of the companies in the same industry.
VGZ has a better Return On Equity (59.28%) than 99.30% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VGZ (41.30%) is better than 99.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 56.04%
ROE 59.28%
ROIC 41.3%
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVGZ 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

VGZ does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, VGZ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VGZ has more shares outstanding
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 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 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.2 Solvency

VGZ has an Altman-Z score of 13.29. This indicates that VGZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VGZ has a better Altman-Z score (13.29) than 83.22% 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 13.29
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 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's Current ratio of 17.76 is amongst the best of the industry. VGZ outperforms 93.71% of its industry peers.
VGZ has a Quick Ratio of 17.76. This indicates that VGZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 17.76, VGZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 17.76
Quick Ratio 17.76
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 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 Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVGZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
VGZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVGZ 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

VGZ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.14.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VGZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.47. VGZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
VGZ is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.14
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 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VGZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: VGZ is cheaper than 80.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.9
VGZ Per share dataVGZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.05 -0.05 0.1 0.15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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

No dividends for VGZ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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VISTA GOLD CORP

NYSEARCA:VGZ (2/4/2025, 8:14:19 PM)

After market: 0.6214 -0.02 (-3.3%)

0.6426

+0.01 (+1.56%)

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 Change6.07%
Ins Owners2.59%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap79.14M
Analysts80
Price Target2.81 (337.29%)
Short Float %0.06%
Short Ratio0.21
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%
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 7.14
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.16
P/tB 4.16
EV/EBITDA 5.9
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY14.01%
EPS(NY)-0.06
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.05
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS0.15
TBVpS0.15
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 56.04%
ROE 59.28%
ROCE 52.28%
ROIC 41.3%
ROICexc 11387.4%
ROICexgc 11387.4%
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 13.29
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