NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) — Stock Score Summary

NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 8/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (19/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. A gold development stage company with a massive asset base but high capital expenditure requirements and no near-term cash flow, violating our quality compounder criteria.

NovaGold Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the development of its 50%-owned Donlin Gold project in Alaska, one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits. The company's primary competitive advantage lies in the massive scale, high grade, and secure geopolitical jurisdiction of its core asset. It operates as a pure-play gold development vehicle with significant long-term leverage to gold prices.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.18
Market Cap$3.7B
P/E (Forward)-38.14
Price/Book8.08
Return on Equity-52.0%
Return on Invested Capital-24.1%
Debt/Equity38.41
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$-18M

NovaGold Resources Inc. operates in the Gold industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NovaGold Resources Inc.’s (NG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) is 8/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (37), and Momentum (19) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does NovaGold Resources Inc. have an economic moat?
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NovaGold Resources Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 8/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NovaGold Resources Inc. in?
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Gold industry (Canada).
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