Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.25
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$25.38K
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$47.29M
- Year Range
- $2.26 - $14.40
- Target Price
- $5.25
- ROA (TTM)
- -28.18%
- ROE (TTM)
- -57.79%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NovaGold Resources Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) has returned -3.65% so far this year and 207.53% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NG has returned 5.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
NovaGold Resources Inc.
- 1D
- 11.83%
- 1M
- -32.58%
- YTD
- -3.65%
- 6M
- 2.05%
- 1Y
- 207.53%
- 3Y*
- 13.02%
- 5Y*
- -0.72%
- 10Y*
- 5.70%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2003, NG's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +157.9%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -79.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NG closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2008 with a return of +74.0%, while the worst single day was Nov 24, 2008 at -65.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.33% | 52.58% | -32.58% | -3.65% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -6.01% | -4.15% | -2.67% | 44.86% | -15.37% | 14.25% | 26.89% | 31.79% | 28.65% | -5.80% | 22.92% | -8.54% | 179.88% |
| 2024 | -31.55% | -3.13% | 20.97% | -3.33% | 35.52% | -11.96% | 38.15% | -11.09% | -3.53% | -15.61% | 5.78% | -9.02% | -10.96% |
| 2023 | 5.52% | -11.41% | 11.27% | -12.54% | -5.33% | -22.52% | 13.03% | -8.65% | -6.80% | -8.33% | 19.32% | -10.95% | -37.46% |
| 2022 | -3.79% | 5.76% | 10.74% | -19.53% | -10.13% | -13.95% | 1.46% | -9.22% | 5.87% | -1.28% | 24.62% | 3.64% | -12.83% |
| 2021 | -5.69% | -8.44% | 4.91% | 2.63% | 14.13% | -21.93% | -2.37% | -7.54% | -4.84% | 6.25% | -7.66% | 1.63% | -29.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
NovaGold Resources Inc. has an annualized alpha of 23.44%, beta of 0.61, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 05, 2003.
- This stock participated in 136.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 117.68% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.61 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R² of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 23.44%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 117.68%
- Downside Capture
- 136.61%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NG ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| NG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.41 | 0.90 | +1.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.95 | 1.39 | +1.57 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.49 | 1.40 | +3.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.82 | 6.61 | +6.22 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore NG risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the NovaGold Resources Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the NovaGold Resources Inc. was 97.85%, occurring on Dec 2, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current NovaGold Resources Inc. drawdown is 47.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -97.85% | Nov 12, 2007 | 267 | Dec 2, 2008 | — | — | — |
| -42.01% | Jan 12, 2004 | 78 | May 3, 2004 | 91 | Sep 13, 2004 | 169 |
| -35.4% | May 3, 2006 | 29 | Jun 13, 2006 | 30 | Jul 26, 2006 | 59 |
| -28.87% | Feb 24, 2005 | 131 | Aug 30, 2005 | 90 | Jan 9, 2006 | 221 |
| -23.92% | Sep 5, 2006 | 176 | May 17, 2007 | 101 | Oct 10, 2007 | 277 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of NovaGold Resources Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how NovaGold Resources Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Gold industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
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