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

Should you be buying NovaGold Resources stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of NovaGold Resources include iA Financial (IAG), Equinox Gold (EQX), IAMGOLD (IMG), First Majestic Silver (AG), and Osisko Gold Royalties (OR). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to iA Financial?

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

In the previous week, iA Financial had 5 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for iA Financial and 0 mentions for NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat iA Financial's score of 0.56 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources Very Positive
iA Financial Positive

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, suggesting that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, iA Financial has a beta of 0.86412, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500.

iA Financial has a net margin of 10.11% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. iA Financial's return on equity of 13.62% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -42.50% -12.05%
iA Financial 10.11%13.62%0.68%

NovaGold Resources presently has a consensus target price of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 66.36%. iA Financial has a consensus target price of C$180.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.27%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than iA Financial.

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
iA Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

32.8% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.2% of iA Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of iA Financial shares are owned by 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 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.26N/A
iA FinancialC$8.66B1.85C$990.15MC$11.2915.59

Summary

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

How does NovaGold Resources compare to Equinox Gold?

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

In the previous week, Equinox Gold had 1 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Equinox Gold and 0 mentions for NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Equinox Gold's score of 0.02 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources Very Positive
Equinox Gold Neutral

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, suggesting that its share price is 228% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equinox Gold has a beta of 2.753868, suggesting that its share price is 175% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Equinox Gold has a net margin of 9.71% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Equinox Gold's return on equity of 4.68% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -42.50% -12.05%
Equinox Gold 9.71%4.68%0.47%

NovaGold Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 66.36%. Equinox Gold has a consensus target price of C$25.86, suggesting a potential upside of 39.77%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than Equinox Gold.

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
Equinox Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

32.8% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.6% of Equinox Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Equinox Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.26N/A
Equinox GoldC$1.82B8.03C$214.45MC$0.3552.86

Summary

Equinox Gold beats NovaGold Resources on 10 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

IAMGOLD has a net margin of 23.37% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. IAMGOLD's return on equity of 18.40% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -42.50% -12.05%
IAMGOLD 23.37%18.40%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$0.26N/A
IAMGOLDC$2.85B4.52C$557.06MC$1.1419.44

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, suggesting that its share price is 228% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IAMGOLD has a beta of 2.105219, suggesting that its share price is 111% more volatile than the S&P 500.

NovaGold Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 66.36%. IAMGOLD has a consensus target price of C$32.07, suggesting a potential upside of 44.73%. 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

In the previous week, IAMGOLD had 2 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for IAMGOLD and 0 mentions for NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat IAMGOLD's score of 0.97 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources Very Positive
IAMGOLD Positive

32.8% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.5% of IAMGOLD shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of IAMGOLD shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IAMGOLD beats NovaGold Resources on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

32.8% of NovaGold Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.3% 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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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$0.26N/A
First Majestic SilverC$1.27B10.17-C$92.07MC$0.3476.62

In the previous week, NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat First Majestic Silver's score of 1.35 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources Very Positive
First Majestic Silver Positive

First Majestic Silver has a net margin of 13.14% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. First Majestic Silver's return on equity of 6.49% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -42.50% -12.05%
First Majestic Silver 13.14%6.49%-1.24%

NovaGold Resources currently has a consensus price target of C$18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 66.36%. First Majestic Silver has a consensus price target of C$33.40, suggesting a potential upside of 28.21%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.60
First Majestic Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, indicating that its share price is 228% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Majestic Silver has a beta of 2.851151, indicating that its share price is 185% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

NovaGold Resources beats First Majestic Silver on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovaGold Resources compare to Osisko Gold Royalties?

NovaGold Resources (TSE:NG) and Osisko Gold Royalties (TSE:OR) 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 profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and earnings.

NovaGold Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$18.00, indicating a potential upside of 66.36%. Osisko Gold Royalties has a consensus target price of C$50.67, indicating a potential upside of 2.98%. Given NovaGold Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NovaGold Resources is more favorable than Osisko Gold Royalties.

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
Osisko Gold Royalties
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

32.8% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.4% of Osisko Gold Royalties shares are held by institutional investors. 26.5% of NovaGold Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Osisko Gold Royalties shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Osisko Gold Royalties had 2 more articles in the media than NovaGold Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Osisko Gold Royalties and 0 mentions for NovaGold Resources. NovaGold Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Osisko Gold Royalties' score of 0.71 indicating that NovaGold Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NovaGold Resources Very Positive
Osisko Gold Royalties Positive

NovaGold Resources has a beta of 3.27802, indicating that its share price is 228% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Osisko Gold Royalties has a beta of 1.687256, indicating that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.

NovaGold Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
NovaGold ResourcesN/AN/A-C$32.52M-C$0.26N/A
Osisko Gold RoyaltiesC$277.37M33.25-C$55.01MC$1.0945.14

Osisko Gold Royalties has a net margin of 74.23% compared to NovaGold Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Osisko Gold Royalties' return on equity of 14.10% beat NovaGold Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovaGold ResourcesN/A -42.50% -12.05%
Osisko Gold Royalties 74.23%14.10%1.43%

Summary

Osisko Gold Royalties beats NovaGold Resources on 9 of the 16 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$4.75BC$4.98BC$4.72BC$11.72B
Dividend YieldN/A5.72%4.98%6.22%
P/E Ratio-41.6237.5920.9723.83
Price / SalesN/A230.667,351.2713.46
Price / CashN/A22.1124.3582.69
Price / Book10.1112.597.704.48
Net Income-C$32.52MC$6.39MC$159.29MC$300.68M
7 Day Performance-3.13%-0.97%0.01%0.12%
1 Month Performance-14.06%-0.90%2.58%2.88%
1 Year Performance89.82%95.24%76.05%57.78%

NovaGold Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NG
NovaGold Resources
2.6277 of 5 stars
C$10.82
-0.2%
C$18.00
+66.4%
N/AC$4.75BN/AN/A10
IAG
iA Financial
2.8146 of 5 stars
C$174.82
+0.4%
C$180.00
+3.0%
N/AC$15.88BC$8.66B15.485,360
EQX
Equinox Gold
1.879 of 5 stars
C$18.98
+3.2%
C$25.86
+36.2%
N/AC$14.98BC$1.82B54.237,730
IMG
IAMGOLD
3.548 of 5 stars
C$22.86
+2.3%
C$32.07
+40.3%
N/AC$13.31BC$2.85B20.055,360
AG
First Majestic Silver
2.7562 of 5 stars
C$26.76
+3.1%
C$33.40
+24.8%
N/AC$13.20BC$1.27B78.715,290

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