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Vista Gold (VGZ) Competitors

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C$3.20 +0.10 (+3.23%)
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VGZ vs. ATX, TLG, FF, MKO, and SBB

Should you buy Vista Gold stock or one of its competitors? Vista Gold's main competitors and comparable companies include ATEX Resources (ATX), Troilus Gold (TLG), First Mining Gold (FF), Mako Mining (MKO), and Sabina Gold & Silver (SBB). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "gold" industry.

How does Vista Gold compare to ATEX Resources?

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

Vista Gold has a beta of 3.854553, meaning that its stock price is 285% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ATEX Resources has a beta of 2.62365, meaning that its stock price is 162% more volatile than the broader market.

15.9% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.0% of ATEX Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.5% of ATEX Resources shares are owned by company 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.

Vista Gold has a net margin of 0.00% compared to ATEX Resources' net margin of -85,759.84%. Vista Gold's return on equity of -25.51% beat ATEX Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vista GoldN/A -25.51% -28.08%
ATEX Resources -85,759.84%-125.35%-82.24%

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATEX Resources, 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
ATEX ResourcesN/AN/A-C$40.50M-C$0.25N/A

In the previous week, Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ATEX Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Neutral
ATEX Resources Neutral

ATEX Resources has a consensus target price of C$4.67, indicating a potential upside of 38.48%. Given ATEX Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ATEX Resources 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
ATEX Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

Summary

ATEX Resources beats Vista Gold on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Troilus Gold?

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

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Troilus Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Troilus GoldN/AN/A-C$29.77M-C$0.15N/A
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A

Vista Gold's return on equity of -25.51% beat Troilus Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Troilus GoldN/A -85.35% N/A
Vista Gold N/A -25.51%-28.08%

In the previous week, Troilus Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Vista Gold. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Troilus Gold and 0 mentions for Vista Gold. Troilus Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Vista Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that Troilus Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Troilus Gold Positive
Vista Gold Neutral

Troilus Gold has a beta of 2.417629, suggesting that its stock price is 142% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vista Gold has a beta of 3.854553, suggesting that its stock price is 285% more volatile than the broader market.

28.5% of Troilus Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% 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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Troilus Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
3 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

Summary

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

How does Vista Gold compare to First Mining Gold?

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

11.1% of First Mining Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of First Mining Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

First Mining Gold has a beta of 0.865046, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vista Gold has a beta of 3.854553, indicating that its stock price is 285% more volatile than the broader market.

Vista Gold's return on equity of -25.51% beat First Mining Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Mining GoldN/A -32.30% -5.67%
Vista Gold N/A -25.51%-28.08%

First Mining Gold presently has a consensus target price of C$1.05, indicating a potential upside of 12.90%. Given First Mining Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Mining Gold is more favorable than Vista Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Mining Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
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, First Mining Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Vista Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that First Mining Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
First Mining Gold Positive
Vista Gold Neutral

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Mining Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Mining GoldN/AN/A-C$46.59M-C$0.06N/A
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A

Summary

First Mining Gold beats Vista Gold on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Mako Mining?

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

Mako Mining has a net margin of 25.06% compared to Vista Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Mako Mining's return on equity of 33.99% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mako Mining25.06% 33.99% N/A
Vista Gold N/A -25.51%-28.08%

In the previous week, Mako Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vista Gold'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Mako Mining Neutral
Vista Gold Neutral

Mako Mining has higher revenue and earnings than Vista Gold. Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mako Mining, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mako MiningC$209.16M6.00C$20.15MC$0.5924.27
Vista GoldN/AN/AC$7.97M-C$0.06N/A

0.5% of Mako Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Mako Mining has a beta of 1.924749, suggesting that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vista Gold has a beta of 3.854553, suggesting that its stock price is 285% more volatile than the broader market.

Mako Mining currently has a consensus price target of C$20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.66%. Given Mako Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Mako Mining is more favorable than Vista Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mako Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Vista Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Mako Mining beats Vista Gold on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Sabina Gold & Silver?

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

15.9% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.0% of Sabina Gold & Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Sabina Gold & Silver shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sabina Gold & Silver's return on equity of -2.11% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vista GoldN/A -25.51% -28.08%
Sabina Gold & Silver N/A -2.11%-1.20%

In the previous week, Vista Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Sabina Gold & Silver'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold Neutral
Sabina Gold & Silver Neutral

Vista Gold has a beta of 3.854553, meaning that its stock price is 285% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sabina Gold & Silver has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Vista Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sabina Gold & Silver, 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
Sabina Gold & SilverN/AN/A-C$14.36M-C$0.03N/A

Summary

Sabina Gold & Silver beats Vista Gold on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VGZ vs. The Competition

MetricVista GoldMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$467.11MC$4.05BC$5.06BC$12.57B
Dividend Yield0.32%5.17%4.67%6.25%
P/E Ratio-53.3323.5624.6339.47
Price / SalesN/A8,893.195,289.969.82
Price / Cash9.3829.6827.0982.29
Price / Book9.2112.7410.634.71
Net IncomeC$7.97MC$125.14MC$156.32MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-1.84%-1.20%-0.98%-1.21%
1 Month Performance32.23%24.03%18.38%4.89%
1 Year Performance72.04%56.14%44.32%28.63%

Vista Gold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VGZ
Vista Gold
N/AC$3.20
+3.2%
N/A+61.5%C$467.11MN/AN/A10
ATX
ATEX Resources
N/AC$3.37
flat
C$4.67
+38.5%
+47.2%C$1.26BN/AN/AN/A
TLG
Troilus Gold
0.0405 of 5 stars
C$2.25
-4.3%
N/A+140.2%C$1.25BN/AN/AN/A
FF
First Mining Gold
2.4199 of 5 stars
C$0.87
-2.2%
C$1.05
+20.7%
+309.8%C$1.23BN/AN/A470
MKO
Mako Mining
N/AC$13.74
-3.1%
C$20.00
+45.6%
+109.9%C$1.20BC$209.16M23.2914,600

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This page (TSE:VGZ) was last updated on 9/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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