Vista Gold (VGZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE: VGZ) is a gold exploration and development company focused on advancing large-scale, high-grade gold projects. Headquartered in Vancouver with key operations in Denver, Vista Gold primarily develops its flagship Mt Todd gold project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The Mt Todd deposit is one of the largest undeveloped open-pit gold resources in the region, featuring a Carlin‐style mineralization that has been the subject of extensive feasibility and environmental studies.

Founded in 2005, Vista Gold has built a portfolio that extends beyond Australia, holding exploration assets in North and South America. Its Mexican projects include early-stage targets in Sonora and Chihuahua, while in the United States, the company has pursued grassroots exploration in Nevada. This diverse geographic footprint allows Vista Gold to leverage regional expertise, geological data and community partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.

Vista Gold’s activities encompass every stage of mine development, from initial discovery and resource modeling to detailed engineering, permitting and community engagement. The company places a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and sustainable mining practices, working closely with local, regional and national authorities to ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Ongoing drilling programs and metallurgical studies aim to refine the resource estimate and optimize project economics ahead of potential construction.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Rourke, Vista Gold pursues a disciplined approach to project financing and risk management. The management team brings decades of combined experience in mining finance, technical operations and corporate governance, positioning the company to capitalize on rising gold demand. Through targeted acquisitions and strategic partnerships, Vista Gold continues to enhance its pipeline of gold projects, with the goal of delivering long-term value for shareholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.99 to $1.02
• 50-Day Range: $0.90 to $1.25
• 52-Week Range: $0.47 to $1.30
• Volume: 406,088 shs
• Average Volume: 525,372 shs
• Market Capitalization: $126.08 million
• P/E Ratio: 11.22
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $2.75
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Vista Gold Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Vista Gold scored higher than 40% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 129th out of 186 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Vista Gold has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Vista Gold has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Vista Gold are expected to decrease in the coming year, from $0.09 to ($0.06) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Vista Gold is 11.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.14.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Vista Gold is 11.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 86.87.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Vista Gold has a P/B Ratio of 25.25. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.26% of the float of Vista Gold has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vista Gold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vista Gold has recently increased by 384.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Vista Gold does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Vista Gold does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.26% of the float of Vista Gold has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vista Gold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vista Gold has recently increased by 384.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for VGZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -93% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 3 people have added Vista Gold to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Vista Gold insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.20% of the stock of Vista Gold is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 27.29% of the stock of Vista Gold is held by institutions.

VGZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VGZ shares performed this year?

Vista Gold's stock was trading at $0.5580 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, VGZ shares have increased by 81.0% and is now trading at $1.01.

How were Vista Gold's earnings last quarter?

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ) released its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 23rd. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter.

How do I buy shares of Vista Gold?

Shares of VGZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vista Gold own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vista Gold investors own include Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), B2Gold (BTG), Iamgold (IAG), Silvercorp Metals (SVM), Kinross Gold (KGC) and New Gold (NGD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 10/23/2024
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Gold & silver ores
• Sub-Industry: Precious Metals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:VGZ
• CIK: 783324
• Web: www.vistagold.com
• Phone: (720) 981-1185
• Fax: 720-981-1186
• Employees: 10
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Vista Gold: $2.75
• High Price Target: $2.75
• Low Price Target: $2.75
• Potential Upside/Downside: +173.6%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.07
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.17
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.17
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$6.59 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 93.43%
• Return on Assets: 68.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 17.76
• Quick Ratio: 17.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.04 per share
• Price / Book: 25.13

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 124,831,000
• Free Float: 117,976,000
• Market Cap: $125.46 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.03