Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
NovaGold Resources Inc. operates in the gold mining industry, focusing on the exploration and development of gold mineral properties in the United States. The company's principal asset owns 60% interest in the Donlin Gold project consisting of 493 mining claims covering an area of approximately 29,008 hectares located in the Kuskokwim and Mt. McKinley Recording Districts. The company was formerly known as NovaCan Mining Resources (1985) Limited and changed its name to NovaGold Resources Inc. in March 1987. NovaGold Resources Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Grade capped at D — Interest coverage below 1× (-4.6x) — earnings cannot cover interest. Strongest: Profitability (14/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (2/25).
Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.
Currently below its 14-quarter median.
Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters
The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.
Free cash flow has been negative in 8 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.
as of May 2026
Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares
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Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage
Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality
The last 8 consecutive quarters had negative FCF — the company is burning cash and may need external funding.
Shares outstanding increased 31.2% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.
