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NovaGold Resources Inc (NG)
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11/07/2025: NG (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $11.83
1 Year Target Price $11.83
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.84% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/07/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.33B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.5 | 52 Weeks Range 2.26 - 10.90 | Updated Date 11/9/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.26 - 10.90 | Updated Date 11/9/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.21% | Return on Equity (TTM) -129.07% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 3975954614 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 3975954614 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -40.37 | Shares Outstanding 406926988 | Shares Floating 371284253 |
Shares Outstanding 406926988 | Shares Floating 371284253 | ||
Percent Insiders 25.03 | Percent Institutions 63.83 |
Upturn AI SWOT
NovaGold Resources Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
NovaGold Resources Inc. was founded in 1984. It is a gold exploration company focused on developing mineral properties in North America, particularly its flagship Donlin Gold project in Alaska.
Core Business Areas
- Mineral Exploration and Development: NovaGold focuses primarily on the exploration and development of gold properties, with a strong emphasis on its Donlin Gold project. The company identifies, acquires, and explores potential mineral deposits, conducting feasibility studies and permitting activities to advance projects toward production.
Leadership and Structure
David Ottewell serves as President & CEO. The organizational structure is typical for a resource exploration company, with departments for exploration, engineering, finance, and investor relations. Board of Directors provides oversight and strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gold Resources: NovaGold's primary offering is its gold resources. While not yet producing, the company's main asset, the Donlin Gold project, holds significant proven and probable gold reserves. Market share is not applicable since it's not a producing mine. Competitors with similar exploration projects include Barrick Gold and Newmont Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gold mining industry is influenced by global economic conditions, geopolitical stability, interest rates, and currency fluctuations. Demand for gold comes from jewelry, investment, and industrial applications.
Positioning
NovaGold is positioned as a developer of large-scale gold resources. Its competitive advantage lies in the size and grade of the Donlin Gold deposit, despite the permitting challenges. However, it does not generate revenue, relying instead on funding through issuing stock.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global gold market is significant, exceeding trillions of dollars. NovaGold's TAM is effectively the potential value of gold produced from its resources if brought to production. Its positioning relies on being bought out by a major mining company.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large, high-grade gold deposit (Donlin Gold)
- Strategic partnership with Barrick Gold on Donlin Gold
- Significant exploration upside within the Donlin Gold property
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Not yet a producing mine; no revenue generation
- Reliance on external funding
- Permitting risks and challenges associated with Donlin Gold
- Geopolitical risk associated with Alaska
Opportunities
- Rising gold prices
- Potential for resource expansion at Donlin Gold
- Advancement of permitting process for Donlin Gold
- Acquisition by a major mining company
Threats
- Fluctuations in gold prices
- Delays or setbacks in permitting process
- Increased operating costs
- Environmental concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOLD
- NEM
- AEM
Competitive Landscape
NovaGold's competitive advantage lies in its Donlin Gold resource. However, it faces disadvantages due to its pre-production stage. Its partnership with Barrick is a strength.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been in terms of resource expansion at Donlin Gold and advancement through the permitting process. Stock price has seen volatility.
Future Projections: Future growth relies on advancing the Donlin Gold project towards production. Analyst estimates depend on permitting timelines and gold prices. Growth in the stock price will most likely occur when production begins.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include continued exploration at Donlin Gold, engagement with regulators for permitting, and optimizing project economics.
Summary
NovaGold is a pre-production gold exploration company with a promising asset in Donlin Gold. Its financial strength depends on continued funding. Advancing the permitting process will be key to creating shareholder value. Stock is speculative due to being pre-revenue.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Stock Market Data
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investing in pre-production mining companies involves significant risk. Market share numbers are estimates.
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.
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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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