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C$8.36 +0.03 (+0.36%)
As of 07/24/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

NG vs. AG, IMG, EQX, YRI, and OR

Should you buy NovaGold Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NovaGold Resources with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with NovaGold Resources include First Majestic Silver (AG), IAMGOLD (IMG), Equinox Gold (EQX), Yamana Gold (YRI), and Osisko Gold Royalties (OR). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to First Majestic Silver?

NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) and First Majestic Silver (TSE:AG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.

NovaGold Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Majestic Silver. NovaGold Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Majestic Silver, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.16N/A
First Majestic SilverC$1.50B7.57-C$92.07MC$0.5938.97

NovaGold Resources presently has a consensus target price of C$18.00, indicating a potential upside of 115.31%. First Majestic Silver has a consensus target price of C$30.40, indicating a potential upside of 32.23%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than First Majestic Silver.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovaGold Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50
First Majestic Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

First Majestic Silver has a net margin of 19.45% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. First Majestic Silver's return on equity of 10.82% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -23.94% -12.05%
First Majestic Silver 19.45%10.82%-1.24%

In the previous week, First Majestic Silver had 2 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Majestic Silver and 2 mentions for NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat First Majestic Silver's score of 0.93 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Majestic Silver
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.659503, meaning that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Majestic Silver has a beta of 2.792968, meaning that its stock price is 179% more volatile than the broader market.

34.0% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of First Majestic Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of First Majestic Silver shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

NovaGold Resources and First Majestic Silver tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to IAMGOLD?

NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) and IAMGOLD (TSE:IMG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

NovaGold Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 115.31%. IAMGOLD has a consensus target price of C$32.07, suggesting a potential upside of 55.23%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than IAMGOLD.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovaGold Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50
IAMGOLD
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

34.0% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.4% of IAMGOLD shares are held by institutional investors. 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of IAMGOLD shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources and NovaGold Resources both had 2 articles in the media. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat IAMGOLD's score of 0.27 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IAMGOLD
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

IAMGOLD has a net margin of 29.53% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. IAMGOLD's return on equity of 26.05% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -23.94% -12.05%
IAMGOLD 29.53%26.05%2.54%

IAMGOLD has higher revenue and earnings than NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IAMGOLD, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.16N/A
IAMGOLDC$3.41B3.51C$557.06MC$1.7112.08

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.659503, suggesting that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IAMGOLD has a beta of 2.155134, suggesting that its stock price is 116% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IAMGOLD beats NovaGold Resources on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to Equinox Gold?

Equinox Gold (TSE:EQX) and NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Equinox Gold presently has a consensus price target of C$24.50, suggesting a potential upside of 87.31%. NovaGold Resources has a consensus price target of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 115.31%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than Equinox Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equinox Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
NovaGold Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Equinox Gold. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for NovaGold Resources and 1 mentions for Equinox Gold. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Equinox Gold's score of 0.89 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equinox Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NovaGold Resources
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

51.2% of Equinox Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.0% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Equinox Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Equinox Gold has higher revenue and earnings than NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinox Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equinox GoldC$2.41B4.28C$214.45MC$0.9014.53
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.16N/A

Equinox Gold has a beta of 3.106223, suggesting that its stock price is 211% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.659503, suggesting that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the broader market.

Equinox Gold has a net margin of 21.78% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Equinox Gold's return on equity of 10.88% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equinox Gold21.78% 10.88% 0.47%
NovaGold Resources N/A -23.94%-12.05%

Summary

Equinox Gold beats NovaGold Resources on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to Yamana Gold?

Yamana Gold (TSE:YRI) and NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Yamana Gold has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.659503, meaning that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the broader market.

NovaGold Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Yamana Gold. NovaGold Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yamana Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Yamana GoldC$1.81B0.00-C$982.30M-C$1.38N/A
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.16N/A

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources had 2 more articles in the media than Yamana Gold. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for NovaGold Resources and 0 mentions for Yamana Gold. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Yamana Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Yamana Gold Neutral
NovaGold Resources Positive

63.8% of Yamana Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.0% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Yamana Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NovaGold Resources has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Yamana Gold's net margin of -54.36%. NovaGold Resources' return on equity of -23.94% beat Yamana Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Yamana Gold-54.36% -31.37% -13.38%
NovaGold Resources N/A -23.94%-12.05%

NovaGold Resources has a consensus price target of C$18.00, indicating a potential upside of 115.31%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than Yamana Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Yamana Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
NovaGold Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50

Summary

NovaGold Resources beats Yamana Gold on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to Osisko Gold Royalties?

Osisko Gold Royalties (TSE:OR) and NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Osisko Gold Royalties. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for NovaGold Resources and 1 mentions for Osisko Gold Royalties. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Osisko Gold Royalties' score of 0.00 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Osisko Gold Royalties
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NovaGold Resources
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

NovaGold Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Osisko Gold Royalties. NovaGold Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Osisko Gold Royalties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Osisko Gold RoyaltiesC$325.29M23.71-C$55.01MC$1.3430.69
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.16N/A

Osisko Gold Royalties presently has a consensus target price of C$63.20, indicating a potential upside of 53.66%. NovaGold Resources has a consensus target price of C$18.00, indicating a potential upside of 115.31%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than Osisko Gold Royalties.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Osisko Gold Royalties
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
NovaGold Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50

70.8% of Osisko Gold Royalties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.0% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Osisko Gold Royalties shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Osisko Gold Royalties has a net margin of 82.42% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Osisko Gold Royalties' return on equity of 19.91% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Osisko Gold Royalties82.42% 19.91% 1.43%
NovaGold Resources N/A -23.94%-12.05%

Osisko Gold Royalties has a beta of 1.850103, indicating that its share price is 85% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.659503, indicating that its share price is 266% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

NovaGold Resources beats Osisko Gold Royalties on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NG vs. The Competition

MetricNovaGold ResourcesGold IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$3.67BC$4.77BC$4.56BC$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/A5.64%5.02%6.19%
P/E Ratio-52.2536.3920.9836.95
Price / SalesN/A204.165,752.369.44
Price / CashN/A22.1126.3382.29
Price / Book8.7210.688.574.39
Net Income-C$32.52MC$6.39MC$157.08MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance14.84%1.94%1.24%0.61%
1 Month Performance-4.24%-0.66%-1.23%1.06%
1 Year Performance13.43%43.32%35.93%30.89%

NovaGold Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NG
NovaGold Resources
3.0413 of 5 stars
C$8.36
+0.4%
C$18.00
+115.3%
+9.7%C$3.67BN/AN/A10
AG
First Majestic Silver
2.9512 of 5 stars
C$22.29
-5.8%
C$30.40
+36.4%
+94.5%C$11.68BC$1.50B37.785,290
IMG
IAMGOLD
3.751 of 5 stars
C$19.94
-5.4%
C$32.07
+60.8%
+114.5%C$11.53BC$3.41B11.665,360
EQX
Equinox Gold
3.9364 of 5 stars
C$12.26
-6.4%
C$24.50
+99.8%
+51.2%C$9.68BC$2.41B13.627,730
YRI
Yamana Gold
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$7.59BC$1.81BN/A11,600

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