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NovaGold Resources Inc (NG)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: NG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $7.63
1 Year Target Price $7.63
1 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.05% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.78B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.63 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.63 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.98 | 52 Weeks Range 2.26 - 6.93 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.26 - 6.93 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.27 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) -123.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2468415382 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 2468415382 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -40.37 | Shares Outstanding 406897984 | Shares Floating 371261551 |
Shares Outstanding 406897984 | Shares Floating 371261551 | ||
Percent Insiders 25.03 | Percent Institutions 66.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
NovaGold Resources Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
NovaGold Resources Inc. was founded in 1985 as a mineral exploration company. It focuses primarily on developing gold projects, with a significant emphasis on the Donlin Gold project in Alaska.
Core Business Areas
- Gold Exploration and Development: NovaGold's core business is exploring and developing gold properties, primarily the Donlin Gold project, one of the world's largest known undeveloped gold deposits.
Leadership and Structure
Greg Lang serves as the President and CEO. The company operates with a board of directors overseeing strategic decisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Donlin Gold Project: NovaGold's primary asset is its 50% ownership of the Donlin Gold project. While not a product in the conventional sense, it is their core offering and key value driver. The market share is dependent on future production capacity once the mine is in operation. Competitors in the gold mining sector would include companies such as Newmont (NEM) and Barrick Gold (GOLD).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gold mining industry is influenced by macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events, and investor sentiment. Gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset.
Positioning
NovaGold is positioned as a developer of a large, undeveloped gold deposit. Their competitive advantage lies in the size and potential of the Donlin Gold project.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is the global gold market. NovaGold is positioned to capture a significant portion through future production at Donlin Gold.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large, high-grade gold resource at Donlin Gold
- 50% ownership of a world-class gold asset
- Strong partnerships with Barrick Gold (GOLD)
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Project development is capital intensive
- Permitting and regulatory hurdles
- Reliance on a single project for value
- Share dilution risk
Opportunities
- Rising gold prices
- Advancements in mining technology
- Potential for resource expansion at Donlin Gold
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
Threats
- Fluctuations in gold prices
- Environmental regulations
- Political and social risks in Alaska
- Increased operating costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEM
- GOLD
- FNV
- WPM
Competitive Landscape
NovaGold's competitive advantage rests on its large, undeveloped resource, but faces competition in project development from established gold mining companies with existing production.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is not applicable as NovaGold is pre-revenue.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful development and operation of the Donlin Gold project. Analyst estimates vary based on timelines and project economics.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focus on advancing the Donlin Gold project through permitting, feasibility studies, and securing funding.
Summary
NovaGold is a development-stage company focused on the Donlin Gold project, holding a significant gold resource with Barrick Gold. The company's value is closely tied to the project's progress and gold market conditions, needing to carefully navigate the permitting and funding processes. Success relies on managing regulatory hurdles, rising gold prices, and ultimately securing financing for mine construction and operations, posing significant development risks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- NovaGold Resources Inc. SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About NovaGold Resources Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-12-04 | President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Mr. Gregory A. Lang | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Gold | Full time employees 14 | Website https://www.novagold.com |
Full time employees 14 | Website https://www.novagold.com |
NovaGold Resources Inc. explores and develops gold mineral properties in the United States. Its principal asset owns 50% 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. McKinley Recording Districts. The company was formerly known as NovaCan Mining Resources (1985) Limited and changed its name to NovaGold Resources Inc. in March 1987. NovaGold Resources Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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