Vista Gold Corporation (VGZ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Vista Gold Corporation stock (VGZ) is currently trading at $2.02. Vista Gold Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 380.58. Analyst consensus price target for VGZ is $4.50. WallStSmart rates VGZ as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
Vista Gold Corporation (VGZ) · 5 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Vista Gold Corporation (VGZ) Key Strengths (0)
Supporting Valuation Data
Vista Gold Corporation (VGZ) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Very expensive at 380.6x annual revenue
Very expensive at 17.2x book value
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven
Supporting Valuation Data
Vista Gold Corporation (VGZ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 10/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 5 metrics analyzed, 0 register as strengths (avg 0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
Limited fundamental strengths were identified. The bull case requires improvement in core metrics.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (380.58), Price/Book (17.17) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -45.40%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -45.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, top-line growth trajectory.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Price/Sales are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
VGZ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
VGZ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 380.58x trades 98% above its historical average of 192.37x (83th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 1570.51x set in Mar 2011, and 5113% above its historical low of 7.3x in Dec 2015.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Vista Gold Corporation (VGZ) · BASIC MATERIALS › GOLD
The Big Picture
Vista Gold Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals.
Key Findings
Free cash flow is -2M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Vista Gold Corporation.
Bottom Line
Vista Gold Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Vista Gold Corporation(VGZ)
NYSE MKT
BASIC MATERIALS
GOLD
USA
Vista Gold Corp. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.