NovaGold Resources (NG) Competitors

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NG vs. EQX, IAG, AG, IMG, 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 Equinox Gold (EQX), iA Financial (IAG), First Majestic Silver (AG), IAMGOLD (IMG), and Osisko Gold Royalties (OR). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

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 compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Equinox Gold has a beta of 2.869244, indicating that its share price is 187% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, indicating that its share price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

45.0% of Equinox Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.9% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Equinox Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Equinox Gold currently has a consensus target price of C$25.86, suggesting a potential upside of 45.84%. NovaGold Resources has a consensus target price of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 58.45%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
NovaGold Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.60

In the previous week, Equinox Gold had 2 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Equinox Gold and 1 mentions for NovaGold Resources. Equinox Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat NovaGold Resources' score of 1.08 indicating that Equinox Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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 Gold	21.78%	10.88%	0.47%
NovaGold Resources	N/A	-42.50%	-12.05%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Equinox Gold	C$2.41B	5.80	C$214.45M	C$0.90	19.70
NovaGold Resources	N/A	N/A	-C$32.52M	-C$0.26	N/A

Summary

Equinox Gold beats NovaGold Resources on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to iA Financial?

iA Financial (TSE:IAG) and NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) are both precious metals companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

iA Financial has a net margin of 9.87% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. iA Financial's return on equity of 12.80% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
iA Financial	9.87%	12.80%	0.68%
NovaGold Resources	N/A	-42.50%	-12.05%

37.8% of iA Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.9% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of iA Financial 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

iA Financial has a beta of 0.924346, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, indicating that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

iA Financial presently has a consensus price target of C$177.78, suggesting a potential upside of 1.10%. NovaGold Resources has a consensus price target of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 58.45%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than iA Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
iA Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
NovaGold Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.60

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
iA Financial	C$8.43B	1.86	C$990.15M	C$10.80	16.28
NovaGold Resources	N/A	N/A	-C$32.52M	-C$0.26	N/A

In the previous week, iA Financial had 3 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for iA Financial and 1 mentions for NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat iA Financial's score of -0.50 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
iA Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Negative
NovaGold Resources	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

iA Financial beats NovaGold Resources on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to First Majestic Silver?

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

31.6% of First Majestic Silver shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.9% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of First Majestic Silver shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources had 1 more articles in the media than First Majestic Silver. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for NovaGold Resources and 0 mentions for First Majestic Silver. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat First Majestic Silver's score of 0.00 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Majestic Silver	Neutral
NovaGold Resources	Positive

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
First Majestic Silver	19.45%	10.82%	-1.24%
NovaGold Resources	N/A	-42.50%	-12.05%

First Majestic Silver has a beta of 2.851151, suggesting that its stock price is 185% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, suggesting that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

NovaGold Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Majestic Silver	C$1.50B	9.22	-C$92.07M	C$0.59	47.46
NovaGold Resources	N/A	N/A	-C$32.52M	-C$0.26	N/A

First Majestic Silver currently has a consensus target price of C$33.40, suggesting a potential upside of 19.29%. NovaGold Resources has a consensus target price of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 58.45%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than First Majestic Silver.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Majestic Silver	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
NovaGold Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.60

Summary

NovaGold Resources beats First Majestic Silver on 9 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 better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

NovaGold Resources currently has a consensus price target of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 58.45%. IAMGOLD has a consensus price target of C$32.07, suggesting a potential upside of 34.25%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.60
IAMGOLD	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

31.9% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.3% 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NovaGold Resources	N/A	N/A	-C$32.52M	-C$0.26	N/A
IAMGOLD	C$3.41B	4.05	C$557.06M	C$1.71	13.97

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, indicating that its share price is 228% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IAMGOLD has a beta of 2.113971, indicating that its share price is 111% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources had 1 more articles in the media than IAMGOLD. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for NovaGold Resources and 0 mentions for IAMGOLD. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat IAMGOLD's score of -0.80 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources	Positive
IAMGOLD	Negative

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 Resources	N/A	-42.50%	-12.05%
IAMGOLD	29.53%	26.05%	2.54%

Summary

IAMGOLD beats NovaGold Resources on 9 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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

71.3% of Osisko Gold Royalties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.9% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Osisko Gold Royalties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Osisko Gold Royalties and Osisko Gold Royalties both had 1 articles in the media. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Osisko Gold Royalties' score of 0.36 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	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Osisko Gold Royalties has a beta of 1.707516, indicating that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, indicating that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

Osisko Gold Royalties has a net margin of 78.10% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Osisko Gold Royalties' return on equity of 16.55% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Osisko Gold Royalties	78.10%	16.55%	1.43%
NovaGold Resources	N/A	-42.50%	-12.05%

Osisko Gold Royalties presently has a consensus price target of C$50.67, suggesting a potential downside of 1.50%. NovaGold Resources has a consensus price target of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 58.45%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
NovaGold Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.60

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Osisko Gold Royalties	C$325.29M	29.65	-C$55.01M	C$1.34	38.39
NovaGold Resources	N/A	N/A	-C$32.52M	-C$0.26	N/A

Summary

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

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Metric	NovaGold Resources	Gold Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$4.98B	C$5.14B	C$4.80B	C$12.16B
Dividend Yield	N/A	5.71%	5.01%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	-43.69	38.61	22.49	37.64
Price / Sales	N/A	220.93	6,750.54	11.68
Price / Cash	N/A	22.11	27.21	82.29
Price / Book	10.62	12.54	6.73	4.50
Net Income	-C$32.52M	C$6.39M	C$157.11M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	1.34%	-1.05%	-0.51%	1.38%
1 Month Performance	-3.24%	-1.92%	-0.41%	1.46%
1 Year Performance	131.36%	91.17%	74.77%	55.45%

NovaGold Resources Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NG NovaGold Resources	2.8834 of 5 stars	C$11.36 +6.5%	C$18.00 +58.5%	+117.3%	C$4.98B	N/A	N/A	10	Positive News
EQX Equinox Gold	4.2496 of 5 stars	C$19.75 -0.8%	C$25.86 +30.9%	+81.7%	C$15.58B	C$2.41B	21.94	7,730	Dividend Announcement High Trading Volume
IAG iA Financial	1.1714 of 5 stars	C$170.90 +2.3%	C$177.78 +4.0%	+25.2%	C$15.52B	C$8.43B	15.82	5,360	Insider Trade
AG First Majestic Silver	1.5506 of 5 stars	C$31.13 -5.4%	C$33.40 +7.3%	+231.5%	C$15.37B	C$1.27B	91.56	5,290	Gap Up
IMG IAMGOLD	3.6246 of 5 stars	C$25.38 -1.6%	C$32.07 +26.4%	+146.6%	C$14.67B	C$3.41B	14.84	5,360	Positive News

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NovaGold Resources (NG) Competitors

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

How does NovaGold Resources compare to Equinox Gold?

Which has more volatility and risk, EQX or NG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of EQX or NG?

Do analysts rate EQX or NG?

Does the media refer more to EQX or NG?

Is EQX or NG more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, EQX or NG?

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How does NovaGold Resources compare to iA Financial?

Is IAG or NG more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of IAG or NG?

Which has more risk & volatility, IAG or NG?

Do analysts rate IAG or NG?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IAG or NG?

Does the media refer more to IAG or NG?

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How does NovaGold Resources compare to First Majestic Silver?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AG or NG?

Does the media prefer AG or NG?

Is AG or NG more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, AG or NG?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, AG or NG?

Do analysts rate AG or NG?

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How does NovaGold Resources compare to IAMGOLD?

Do analysts prefer NG or IMG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in NG or IMG?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, NG or IMG?

Which has more volatility & risk, NG or IMG?

Does the media favor NG or IMG?

Is NG or IMG more profitable?

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How does NovaGold Resources compare to Osisko Gold Royalties?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of OR or NG?

Does the media refer more to OR or NG?

Which has more volatility & risk, OR or NG?

Is OR or NG more profitable?

Do analysts recommend OR or NG?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, OR or NG?

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