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NovaGold Resources Inc(NG) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

USD --+0.00%
Reward40Moderate
Risk79High
75%Data
Value Trap
Market Cap:3.84Bn
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Reward Rating
40
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 10% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
79
High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $12.03.

What is NovaGold Resources Inc?

operates in the gold mining industry, focusing on the exploration and development of gold mineral properties in the United States.

NG · Verdict

Moderate reward · high risk

NG's standout is valuation; cash flow and volatility weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

NG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Valuation76/100

    P/E 4.9× · PEG 1.34

Watchouts 5

  • Cash flow5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Volatility5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Profitability10/100

    -25% return on equity

  • Growth36/100

    Earnings +22.5% CAGR

  • Balance sheet38/100

    Current ratio 23.79

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is NovaGold Resources Inc?

operates in the gold mining industry, focusing on the exploration and development of gold mineral properties in the United States. The company's principal asset owns 60% interest in the Donlin Gold project consisting of 493 mining claims covering an area of approximately 29,008 hectares located in the Kuskokwim and Mt. The company is listed on the AMEX in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.84B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Elevated volatility implies higher downside and expectation risk.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (40)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are high — this profile reflects meaningful downside exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustryGold
Market Cap3.84B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta2.158
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
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