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Vista Gold (VGZ) Competitors

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C$3.25 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 06/12/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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?

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

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 0.64 beat Vizsla Silver's score of 0.00 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vizsla Silver Neutral
Vista Gold Positive

Vizsla Silver presently has a consensus price target of C$8.70, suggesting a potential upside of 74.00%. Given Vizsla Silver's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Vizsla Silver is more favorable than Vista Gold.

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

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

37.1% of Vizsla Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vizsla Silver's return on equity of -31.37% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vizsla SilverN/A -31.37% N/A
Vista Gold N/A -32.73%-28.08%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vizsla SilverN/AN/AN/A-C$0.49N/A
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A

Summary

Vizsla Silver beats Vista Gold on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

6.4% 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A
Northern Dynasty MineralsN/AN/A-C$17.31M-C$0.10N/A

In the previous week, Vista Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Northern Dynasty Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Northern Dynasty Minerals. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Northern Dynasty Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Positive
Northern Dynasty Minerals Neutral

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

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 GoldN/A -32.73% -28.08%
Northern Dynasty Minerals N/A -106.87%-8.16%

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?

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

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
Osisko Development-189.60% -10.60% -16.19%
Vista Gold N/A -32.73%-28.08%

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

In the previous week, Osisko Development and Osisko Development both had 1 articles in the media. Osisko Development's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Vista Gold's score of 0.64 indicating that Osisko Development is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Vista Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Osisko DevelopmentC$37.69M32.10-C$332.96M-C$0.49N/A
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A

Osisko Development currently has a consensus price target of C$9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 126.70%. Given Osisko Development's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Osisko Development is more favorable than Vista Gold.

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

20.6% of Osisko Development shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.4% of Osisko Development 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Osisko Development beats Vista Gold on 10 of the 14 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

6.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.5% 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Trilogy Metals has a consensus price target of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 27.04%. 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

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 GoldN/A -32.73% -28.08%
Trilogy Metals N/A -36.21%-2.82%

In the previous week, Vista Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Trilogy Metals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vista Gold and 0 mentions for Trilogy Metals. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.64 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

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A
Trilogy MetalsN/AN/A-C$7.09M-C$0.28N/A

Summary

Trilogy Metals beats Vista Gold on 8 of the 14 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

6.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned 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, 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. Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Nomad Royalty's score of 0.00 indicating that Vista Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nomad Royalty Neutral
Vista Gold Positive

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 RoyaltyN/A N/A N/A
Vista Gold N/A -32.73%-28.08%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nomad RoyaltyC$31.28M0.00C$614.70KC$0.01N/A
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VGZ vs. The Competition

MetricVista GoldGold IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$474.41MC$4.95BC$4.80BC$12.19B
Dividend Yield0.32%5.65%4.99%6.19%
P/E Ratio-54.1736.3323.2036.94
Price / SalesN/A203.966,087.0110.45
Price / Cash9.3822.1124.2882.29
Price / Book8.0411.439.064.47
Net IncomeC$7.97MC$6.39MC$156.77MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance5.86%0.18%0.65%0.65%
1 Month Performance8.70%-5.52%-3.61%-0.08%
1 Year Performance135.51%65.58%57.49%41.90%

Vista Gold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VGZ
Vista Gold
N/AC$3.25
flat
N/A+135.5%C$474.41MN/AN/A10
VZLA
Vizsla Silver
0.8071 of 5 stars
C$4.68
flat
C$8.70
+85.9%
+5.5%C$1.64BN/AN/A10
NDM
Northern Dynasty Minerals
N/AC$2.66
flat
N/A+69.0%C$1.49BN/AN/AN/A
ODV
Osisko Development
0.9347 of 5 stars
C$3.43
flat
C$9.00
+162.4%
+30.2%C$1.05BC$37.69MN/A310
TMQ
Trilogy Metals
1.9483 of 5 stars
C$5.38
flat
C$7.00
+30.1%
+226.0%C$928.30MN/AN/A5

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This page (TSE:VGZ) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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