Do analysts recommend VGZ or VZLA?

Vizsla Silver has a consensus price target of C$8.70, suggesting a potential upside of 76.83%. Given Vizsla Silver's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vizsla Silver is more favorable than Vista Gold. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Vista Gold 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Vizsla Silver 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has better valuation & earnings, VGZ or VZLA?

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vizsla 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 Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A Vizsla Silver N/A N/A N/A -C$0.49 N/A

Is VGZ or VZLA more profitable?

Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Vizsla Silver's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08% Vizsla Silver N/A -35.45% N/A

Which has better earnings and valuation, NDM or VGZ?

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northern Dynasty Minerals, 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 Northern Dynasty Minerals N/A N/A -C$17.31M -C$0.10 N/A Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A

Is NDM or VGZ more profitable?

Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Northern Dynasty Minerals' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Northern Dynasty Minerals N/A -106.87% -8.16% Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%

Do analysts recommend VGZ or ODV?

Osisko Development has a consensus price target of C$9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 139.36%. Given Osisko Development's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Osisko Development is more favorable than Vista Gold. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Vista Gold 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Osisko Development 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00

Do analysts prefer TMQ or VGZ?

Trilogy Metals presently has a consensus price target of C$7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.57%. Given Trilogy Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Trilogy Metals is more favorable than Vista Gold. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Trilogy Metals 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Vista Gold 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, TMQ or VGZ?

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Trilogy Metals, 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 Trilogy Metals N/A N/A -C$7.09M -C$0.28 N/A Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A

Is TMQ or VGZ more profitable?

Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Trilogy Metals' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Trilogy Metals N/A -36.21% -2.82% Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%

Does the media refer more to TMQ or VGZ?

In the previous week, Trilogy Metals and Trilogy Metals both had 1 articles in the media. Trilogy Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vista Gold'saverage media sentiment score. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Trilogy Metals 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Vista Gold 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Is NSR or VGZ more profitable?

Nomad Royalty's return on equity of 0.00% beat Vista Gold's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Nomad Royalty N/A N/A N/A Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%

Vista Gold (VGZ) Competitors

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VGZ vs. VZLA, NDM, ODV, TMQ, and NSR

Should you buy Vista Gold stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vista Gold 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 Vista Gold include Vizsla Silver (VZLA), Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM), Osisko Development (ODV), Trilogy Metals (TMQ), and Nomad Royalty (NSR). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does Vista Gold compare to Vizsla Silver?

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) and Vizsla Silver (TSE:VZLA) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Vizsla Silver's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%
Vizsla Silver	N/A	-35.45%	N/A

Vista Gold has a beta of 3.651036, meaning that its share price is 265% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vizsla Silver has a beta of 1.791471, meaning that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

10.3% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.9% of Vizsla Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vizsla 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
Vista Gold	N/A	N/A	C$7.97M	-C$0.06	N/A
Vizsla Silver	N/A	N/A	N/A	-C$0.49	N/A

Vizsla Silver has a consensus price target of C$8.70, suggesting a potential upside of 76.83%. Given Vizsla Silver's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vizsla Silver is more favorable than Vista Gold.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vista Gold	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Vizsla Silver	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, Vista Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Vizsla Silver. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Vizsla Silver. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vizsla Silver'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Neutral
Vizsla Silver	Neutral

Summary

Vista Gold and Vizsla Silver tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Northern Dynasty Minerals?

Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSE:NDM) and Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Northern Dynasty Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	-106.87%	-8.16%
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%

8.6% of Northern Dynasty Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.3% of Vista Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Northern Dynasty Minerals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Northern Dynasty Minerals has a beta of -0.491082, suggesting that its share price is 149% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vista Gold has a beta of 3.651036, suggesting that its share price is 265% more volatile than the broader market.

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northern Dynasty Minerals, 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
Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	N/A	-C$17.31M	-C$0.10	N/A
Vista Gold	N/A	N/A	C$7.97M	-C$0.06	N/A

In the previous week, Northern Dynasty Minerals and Northern Dynasty Minerals both had 1 articles in the media. Northern Dynasty Minerals' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Vista Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that Northern Dynasty Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Northern Dynasty Minerals	Positive
Vista Gold	Neutral

Summary

Vista Gold beats Northern Dynasty Minerals on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Osisko Development?

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) and Osisko Development (CVE:ODV) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Vista Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Osisko Development. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Osisko Development. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Osisko Development'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Neutral
Osisko Development	Neutral

10.3% of Vista Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.5% of Osisko Development shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 34.4% of Osisko Development shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Vista Gold has a beta of 3.651036, suggesting that its share price is 265% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Osisko Development has a beta of 2.188337, suggesting that its share price is 119% more volatile than the broader market.

Vista Gold has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Osisko Development's net margin of -189.60%. Osisko Development's return on equity of -10.60% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%
Osisko Development	-189.60%	-10.60%	-16.19%

Vista Gold has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Osisko Development. Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Osisko Development, 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
Vista Gold	N/A	N/A	C$7.97M	-C$0.06	N/A
Osisko Development	C$37.69M	30.40	-C$332.96M	-C$0.49	N/A

Osisko Development has a consensus price target of C$9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 139.36%. Given Osisko Development's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Osisko Development is more favorable than Vista Gold.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vista Gold	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Osisko Development	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Summary

Osisko Development beats Vista Gold on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Trilogy Metals?

Trilogy Metals (TSE:TMQ) and Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Trilogy Metals has a beta of 1.385419, meaning that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vista Gold has a beta of 3.651036, meaning that its share price is 265% more volatile than the broader market.

9.4% of Trilogy Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.3% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.9% of Trilogy Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Trilogy Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Trilogy Metals	N/A	-36.21%	-2.82%
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Trilogy Metals, 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
Trilogy Metals	N/A	N/A	-C$7.09M	-C$0.28	N/A
Vista Gold	N/A	N/A	C$7.97M	-C$0.06	N/A

Trilogy Metals presently has a consensus price target of C$7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.57%. Given Trilogy Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Trilogy Metals is more favorable than Vista Gold.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Trilogy Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Vista Gold	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

In the previous week, Trilogy Metals and Trilogy Metals both had 1 articles in the media. Trilogy Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vista Gold'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Trilogy Metals	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Vista Gold	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Trilogy Metals beats Vista Gold on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Nomad Royalty?

Nomad Royalty (TSE:NSR) and Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Nomad Royalty's return on equity of 0.00% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nomad Royalty	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%

In the previous week, Vista Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Nomad Royalty. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Nomad Royalty. Nomad Royalty's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vista Gold'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nomad Royalty	Neutral
Vista Gold	Neutral

10.3% of Vista Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold 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.

Vista Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Nomad Royalty. Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nomad Royalty, 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
Nomad Royalty	C$31.28M	0.00	C$614.70K	C$0.01	N/A
Vista Gold	N/A	N/A	C$7.97M	-C$0.06	N/A

Summary

Nomad Royalty beats Vista Gold on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Vista Gold	Gold Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$416.02M	C$5.13B	C$4.68B	C$13.07B
Dividend Yield	0.32%	5.63%	5.02%	6.18%
P/E Ratio	-47.50	36.89	21.47	36.51
Price / Sales	N/A	205.39	6,341.21	10.34
Price / Cash	9.38	22.11	26.81	82.29
Price / Book	7.05	11.26	8.78	4.52
Net Income	C$7.97M	C$6.39M	C$157.26M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-2.06%	2.33%	1.40%	1.85%
1 Month Performance	-4.68%	-0.19%	-1.84%	1.71%
1 Year Performance	114.29%	53.83%	46.42%	36.40%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VGZ Vista Gold	N/A	C$2.85 +10.0%	N/A	+114.3%	C$416.02M	N/A	N/A	10	News Coverage
VZLA Vizsla Silver	0.9529 of 5 stars	C$4.64 flat	C$8.70 +87.5%	+19.4%	C$1.62B	N/A	N/A	10	Gap Down
NDM Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	C$2.67 flat	N/A	+13.8%	C$1.50B	N/A	N/A	N/A	Analyst Revision Gap Up
ODV Osisko Development	0.6743 of 5 stars	C$3.42 flat	C$9.00 +163.2%	+21.9%	C$1.04B	C$37.69M	N/A	310	Positive News
TMQ Trilogy Metals	1.6521 of 5 stars	C$4.78 flat	C$7.00 +46.4%	+168.3%	C$824.77M	N/A	N/A	5

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VGZ vs. VZLA, NDM, ODV, TMQ, and NSR

How does Vista Gold compare to Vizsla Silver?

Is VGZ or VZLA more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, VGZ or VZLA?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of VGZ or VZLA?

Which has better valuation & earnings, VGZ or VZLA?

Do analysts recommend VGZ or VZLA?

Does the media favor VGZ or VZLA?

Summary

How does Vista Gold compare to Northern Dynasty Minerals?

Is NDM or VGZ more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of NDM or VGZ?

Which has more risk and volatility, NDM or VGZ?

Which has better earnings and valuation, NDM or VGZ?

Does the media favor NDM or VGZ?

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How does Vista Gold compare to Osisko Development?

Does the media prefer VGZ or ODV?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in VGZ or ODV?

Which has more volatility & risk, VGZ or ODV?

Is VGZ or ODV more profitable?

Which has better earnings & valuation, VGZ or ODV?

Do analysts recommend VGZ or ODV?

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How does Vista Gold compare to Trilogy Metals?

Which has more risk & volatility, TMQ or VGZ?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of TMQ or VGZ?

Is TMQ or VGZ more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, TMQ or VGZ?

Do analysts prefer TMQ or VGZ?

Does the media refer more to TMQ or VGZ?

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How does Vista Gold compare to Nomad Royalty?

Is NSR or VGZ more profitable?

Does the media favor NSR or VGZ?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NSR or VGZ?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, NSR or VGZ?

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