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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC NG
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It does not currently pay a dividend.
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How it ranks in Mining & Extraction · percentile among 162 companies
Percentile vs other Mining & Extraction companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.335 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -6.548 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.141 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.952 |
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Sector peers · similar-size Mining & Extraction companies
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC | 3/9 | -19.1 | — | — |
| NEM | NEWMONT Corp /DE/ | 8/9 | — | 14.5 | +21.3% |
| CDE | Coeur Mining, Inc. | 5/9 | 2.62 | 28.3 | +96.4% |
| MUX | McEwen Inc. | 5/9 | -2.6 | — | +13.2% |
| GORO | GOLD RESOURCE CORP | 6/9 | -0.19 | — | +51.8% |
| IDR | Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. | 6/9 | — | 31.1 | +64.6% |
| URG | UR-ENERGY INC | 3/9 | -2.87 | — | — |
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FAQ
Is NG financially healthy?
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC's Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does NG pay a dividend?
No, NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is NG?
In FY2025, NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC had a return on equity of -57.8%.
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · CIK 0001173420 · as of 2025-11-30. Facts from filings plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.