Vista Gold (VGZ) Competitors

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

Should you be buying Vista Gold stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Vista Gold include Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM), Osisko Development (ODV), Trilogy Metals (TMQ), Freegold Ventures (FVL), and Nomad Royalty (NSR). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does Vista Gold compare to Northern Dynasty Minerals?

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) and Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSE:NDM) 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 valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

: 6.6% of Vista Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.5% of Northern Dynasty Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Northern Dynasty Minerals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
: 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
Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A
Northern Dynasty Minerals N/A N/A -C$17.31M -C$0.19 N/A
: 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
Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%
Northern Dynasty Minerals N/A -238.60% -8.16%
: In the previous week, Vista Gold had 2 more articles in the media than Northern Dynasty Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Northern Dynasty Minerals. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Northern Dynasty Minerals' score of 0.75 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Positive
Northern Dynasty Minerals Positive
: Vista Gold has a beta of 3.410001, indicating that its stock price is 241% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Northern Dynasty Minerals has a beta of -0.570369, indicating that its stock price is 157% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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
Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	N/A	-C$17.31M	-C$0.19	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%
Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	-238.60%	-8.16%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Positive
Northern Dynasty Minerals	Positive

Summary

Vista Gold beats Northern Dynasty Minerals on 6 of the 10 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 compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

: Osisko Development has a consensus price target of C$9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 110.04%. Given Osisko Development's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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
: 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$35.48M 36.79 -C$332.96M -C$0.95 N/A
: Vista Gold has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Osisko Development's net margin of -476.39%. Osisko Development's return on equity of -30.09% 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 -476.39% -30.09% -16.19%
: Vista Gold has a beta of 3.410001, suggesting that its share price is 241% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Osisko Development has a beta of 2.274732, suggesting that its share price is 127% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: 6.6% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.1% of Osisko Development shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 34.4% of Osisko Development 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.
: In the previous week, Vista Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Osisko Development. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vista Gold and 1 mentions for Osisko Development. Osisko Development's average media sentiment score of 1.68 beat Vista Gold's score of 1.17 indicating that Osisko Development is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Osisko Development
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

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

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$35.48M	36.79	-C$332.96M	-C$0.95	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%
Osisko Development	-476.39%	-30.09%	-16.19%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Osisko Development	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Summary

Osisko Development beats Vista Gold on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Trilogy Metals?

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

: In the previous week, Vista Gold had 2 more articles in the media than Trilogy Metals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Trilogy Metals. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Trilogy Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Positive
Trilogy Metals Neutral
: 6.6% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Trilogy Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.9% of Trilogy Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Vista Gold has a beta of 3.410001, suggesting that its stock price is 241% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Trilogy Metals has a beta of 1.665853, suggesting that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: 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
Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A
Trilogy Metals N/A N/A -C$7.09M -C$0.28 N/A
: Vista Gold's return on equity of -32.73% beat Trilogy Metals' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%
Trilogy Metals N/A -36.21% -2.82%
: Trilogy Metals has a consensus price target of C$7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 21.95%. Given Trilogy Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Trilogy Metals 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
Trilogy Metals
0 Sell rating(s)

3 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Positive
Trilogy Metals	Neutral

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
Trilogy Metals	N/A	N/A	-C$7.09M	-C$0.28	N/A

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

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
Trilogy Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

Trilogy Metals beats Vista Gold on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Freegold Ventures?

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) and Freegold Ventures (TSE:FVL) 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 valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

: In the previous week, Vista Gold had 2 more articles in the media than Freegold Ventures. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Freegold Ventures. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Freegold Ventures' score of 0.00 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Positive
Freegold Ventures Neutral
: 6.6% of Vista Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.1% of Freegold Ventures shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.8% of Freegold Ventures 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.
: Vista Gold has a beta of 3.410001, indicating that its stock price is 241% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freegold Ventures has a beta of 2.419281, indicating that its stock price is 142% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Freegold Ventures is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vista 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
Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A
Freegold Ventures N/A N/A -C$809.92K -C$0.01 N/A
: Freegold Ventures' return on equity of -5.80% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%
Freegold Ventures N/A -5.80% -0.68%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Positive
Freegold Ventures	Neutral

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
Freegold Ventures	N/A	N/A	-C$809.92K	-C$0.01	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%
Freegold Ventures	N/A	-5.80%	-0.68%

Summary

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

How does Vista Gold compare to Nomad Royalty?

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) and Nomad Royalty (TSE:NSR) 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 valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

: In the previous week, Vista Gold had 2 more articles in the media than Nomad Royalty. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Nomad Royalty. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Nomad Royalty's score of 0.00 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Positive
Nomad Royalty Neutral
: 6.6% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
: Vista Gold has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Vista Gold N/A N/A C$7.97M -C$0.06 N/A
Nomad Royalty C$31.28M 0.00 C$614.70K C$0.01 N/A
: 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
Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%
Nomad Royalty N/A N/A N/A

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Positive
Nomad Royalty	Neutral

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
Nomad Royalty	C$31.28M	0.00	C$614.70K	C$0.01	N/A

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

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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.

VGZ vs. The Competition

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Metric	Vista Gold	Gold Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$417.45M	C$4.98B	C$4.72B	C$11.72B
Dividend Yield	0.32%	5.72%	4.98%	6.22%
P/E Ratio	-48.00	37.59	20.97	23.83
Price / Sales	N/A	230.66	7,351.27	13.46
Price / Cash	9.38	22.11	24.35	82.69
Price / Book	7.12	12.59	7.70	4.48
Net Income	C$7.97M	C$6.39M	C$159.29M	C$300.68M
7 Day Performance	-1.37%	-0.97%	0.01%	0.12%
1 Month Performance	1.41%	-0.90%	2.58%	2.88%
1 Year Performance	114.93%	95.24%	76.05%	57.78%

Vista Gold 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)
VGZ Vista Gold	N/A	C$2.88 +0.7%	N/A	N/A	C$417.45M	N/A	N/A	10	News Coverage Positive News Gap Up
NDM Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	C$2.80 flat	N/A	N/A	C$1.57B	N/A	N/A	N/A
ODV Osisko Development	1.0275 of 5 stars	C$4.03 flat	C$9.00 +123.3%	N/A	C$1.23B	C$35.48M	N/A	310	News Coverage
TMQ Trilogy Metals	1.9433 of 5 stars	C$6.05 flat	C$7.00 +15.7%	N/A	C$1.04B	N/A	N/A	5
FVL Freegold Ventures	N/A	C$1.15 flat	N/A	N/A	C$664.36M	N/A	N/A	3	News Coverage

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