Do analysts rate VGZ or ODV?

Osisko Development has a consensus price target of C$9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 180.37%. Given Osisko Development's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Do analysts recommend TMQ or VGZ?

Trilogy Metals currently has a consensus price target of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 63.17%. Given Trilogy Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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 higher valuation and earnings, 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$0.30 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 -40.69% -2.82% Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08%

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%

Which has better valuation & earnings, VGZ or FVL?

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

Is VGZ or FVL more profitable?

Freegold Ventures' return on equity of -5.11% 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 -5.11% -0.68%

Which has higher valuation and earnings, VGZ or AU?

Aurion Resources 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 Aurion Resources N/A N/A -C$2.59M -C$0.06 N/A

Is VGZ or AU more profitable?

Aurion Resources' return on equity of -15.29% beat Vista Gold's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Vista Gold N/A -32.73% -28.08% Aurion Resources N/A -15.29% -3.68%

Vista Gold (VGZ) Competitors

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

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 Osisko Development (ODV), Trilogy Metals (TMQ), Nomad Royalty (NSR), Freegold Ventures (FVL), and Aurion Resources (AU). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

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 analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, 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

Osisko Development has a consensus price target of C$9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 180.37%. Given Osisko Development's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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$37.69M	25.95	-C$332.96M	-C$0.49	N/A

14.9% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.8% 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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 a beta of 3.856357, indicating that its share price is 286% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Osisko Development has a beta of 2.221719, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Osisko Development beats Vista Gold on 9 of the 13 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 compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

9.5% of Trilogy Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.9% of Trilogy Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 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 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	-40.69%	-2.82%
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%

Trilogy Metals has a beta of 1.502576, meaning that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vista Gold has a beta of 3.856357, meaning that its stock price is 286% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Trilogy Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vista Gold'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Trilogy Metals	Neutral
Vista Gold	Neutral

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$0.30	N/A
Vista Gold	N/A	N/A	C$7.97M	-C$0.06	N/A

Trilogy Metals currently has a consensus price target of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 63.17%. Given Trilogy Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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

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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

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

14.9% 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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, 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

Summary

Nomad Royalty beats Vista Gold on 5 of the 8 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 companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

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

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Neutral
Freegold Ventures	Neutral

14.9% of Vista Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.0% of Freegold Ventures shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.8% of Freegold Ventures shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Freegold Ventures' return on equity of -5.11% 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	-5.11%	-0.68%

Vista Gold has a beta of 3.856357, indicating that its stock price is 286% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Freegold Ventures has a beta of 2.979954, indicating that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Vista Gold and Freegold Ventures tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vista Gold compare to Aurion Resources?

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) and Aurion Resources (CVE:AU) 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 media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

14.9% of Vista Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.1% of Aurion Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Vista Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.3% of Aurion Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Aurion Resources' return on equity of -15.29% beat Vista Gold's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vista Gold	N/A	-32.73%	-28.08%
Aurion Resources	N/A	-15.29%	-3.68%

Aurion Resources 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
Aurion Resources	N/A	N/A	-C$2.59M	-C$0.06	N/A

Vista Gold has a beta of 3.856357, suggesting that its stock price is 286% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aurion Resources has a beta of 0.755643, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vista Gold	Neutral
Aurion Resources	Neutral

Summary

Aurion Resources beats Vista Gold on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding VGZ and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.

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$351.62M	C$4.77B	C$4.56B	C$12.48B
Dividend Yield	0.32%	5.64%	5.02%	6.19%
P/E Ratio	-40.67	36.39	20.95	36.95
Price / Sales	N/A	204.16	5,752.36	9.44
Price / Cash	9.38	22.11	26.33	82.29
Price / Book	6.03	10.68	8.57	4.39
Net Income	C$7.97M	C$6.39M	C$157.08M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	11.93%	1.94%	1.24%	0.61%
1 Month Performance	-9.29%	-0.66%	-1.23%	1.06%
1 Year Performance	84.85%	43.32%	35.93%	30.89%

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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$2.44 +1.7%	N/A	+87.7%	C$351.62M	N/A	N/A	10
ODV Osisko Development	0.8229 of 5 stars	C$3.21 flat	C$9.00 +180.4%	-1.8%	C$978.15M	C$37.69M	N/A	310	Positive News
TMQ Trilogy Metals	1.7222 of 5 stars	C$4.16 flat	C$7.00 +68.3%	+63.7%	C$718.62M	N/A	N/A	5	Gap Down
NSR Nomad Royalty	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$594.42M	C$31.28M	967.00	6
FVL Freegold Ventures	N/A	C$0.92 flat	N/A	-37.5%	C$531.49M	N/A	N/A	3

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Vista Gold (VGZ) Competitors

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

How does Vista Gold compare to Osisko Development?

Does the media prefer VGZ or ODV?

Do analysts rate VGZ or ODV?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, VGZ or ODV?

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

Is VGZ or ODV more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, VGZ or ODV?

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How does Vista Gold compare to Trilogy Metals?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in TMQ or VGZ?

Is TMQ or VGZ more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, TMQ or VGZ?

Does the media prefer TMQ or VGZ?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, TMQ or VGZ?

Do analysts recommend TMQ or VGZ?

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How does Vista Gold compare to Nomad Royalty?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, NSR or VGZ?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in NSR or VGZ?

Is NSR or VGZ more profitable?

Does the media prefer NSR or VGZ?

Summary

How does Vista Gold compare to Freegold Ventures?

Which has better valuation & earnings, VGZ or FVL?

Does the media favor VGZ or FVL?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in VGZ or FVL?

Is VGZ or FVL more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, VGZ or FVL?

Summary

How does Vista Gold compare to Aurion Resources?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in VGZ or AU?

Is VGZ or AU more profitable?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, VGZ or AU?

Which has more volatility and risk, VGZ or AU?

Does the media refer more to VGZ or AU?

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