Vista Gold Corp. (TSE:VGZ)
TSX:VGZ
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VGZ Stock Chart & Stats
C$2.97
-C$0.09(-2.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$2.97
-C$0.09(-2.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$1.27 - C$4.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.26K
Average Volume (3M)97.23K
Market Cap
C$484.88M
Enterprise ValueC$299.06M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$52.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.64
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
Shares Outstanding145,971,340
10 Day Avg. Volume111,012
30 Day Avg. Volume97,227
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.33
Price to Book (P/B)16.32
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-33.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$6.20Price Target Upside108.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetHaving no debt materially reduces financial risk and future interest burden for a development-stage miner. This structural strength preserves flexibility to fund Mt Todd via equity or project finance, lowers bankruptcy risk during multi-year permitting and development, and improves partner/joint-venture negotiating leverage.
Recent Equity Raise To Fund Mt ToddSecuring a sizeable, underwritten equity raise is a durable positive for a pre-revenue developer: it provides multi-month runway to progress technical studies, permitting and engineering. That reduces near-term execution risk, enables value-creating de-risking milestones, and increases odds of attracting JV or strategic partners.
Strengthened Governance And Equity-compensation RulesTighter option vesting and clear adjustment rules align management incentives with long-term project value and protect shareholders in restructurings or takeovers. Combined with board re-elections, this governance tightening supports disciplined capital allocation and improves credibility with institutional partners and financiers.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue, Recurring Net LossesA sustained pre-revenue profile and recurring losses mean the company cannot self-fund project development and must continually access external capital. Over a multi-quarter horizon this raises execution risk, pressures management to seek dilutive financing, and limits the firm's ability to demonstrate operating leverage or generate returns on equity.
Consistent Cash Burn And Negative Free Cash FlowMaterial negative operating and free cash flow are structural constraints for a development-stage miner. Persistent cash burn shortens runway absent new capital, forces repeated financings that can dilute shareholders, and makes long-term planning dependent on market conditions and timing of capital raises rather than project fundamentals.
Business-model Reliance On External Financing And Project Sale/JVThe company's value depends on advancing Mt Todd to a point where a sale, JV, or large financing is feasible. That structural reliance exposes shareholders to execution, permitting, commodity and buyer appetite risks. Without a producing asset, long-term value realization hinges on successful strategic transactions and continued willing capital markets.
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VGZ FAQ
What was Vista Gold Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vista Gold Corp. lowest stock price was C$1.27 and its highest was C$4.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Vista Gold Corp.’s market cap?
Vista Gold Corp.’s market cap is C$484.88M.
When is Vista Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vista Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Vista Gold Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Vista Gold Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported C$0.027 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by C$0.027.
Is Vista Gold Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vista Gold Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Vista Gold Corp. pay dividends?
Vista Gold Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Vista Gold Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Vista Gold Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Vista Gold Corp. have?
Vista Gold Corp. has 145,971,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vista Gold Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vista Gold Corp. reported an EPS of C$0.027 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.778%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vista Gold Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:VGZ
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Vista Gold Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$6.20 (108.83% Upside)
C$6.20 (108.83% Upside)
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
157.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-32.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
225.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vista Gold Corp.
Vista Gold Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the evaluation, acquisition, exploration, and advancement of gold exploration and development projects primarily in Australia. The company's flagship asset is the Mt Todd gold project located in Northern Territory. Vista Gold Corp. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
VGZ Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized major positive milestones: completion of a robust feasibility study with strong project economics (high IRRs and short paybacks at multiple gold price scenarios), a significant share-price rally (≈252% in 2025), successful near-term financing ($44.85M offering, net $41.9M), a clean (debt-free) balance sheet and solid safety/ESG performance. Offsetting these positives are a 2025 net loss (driven largely by one-time 2024 items), higher site expenditures, the need for sizeable additional project financing (implying equity issuance/dilution), multi-year lead time to first production and exposure to input-cost and gold-price risk. On balance, the highlights—particularly the compelling feasibility results, financing progress and strong market reception—outweigh the lowlights, though execution and financing risks remain material.View all TSE:VGZ earnings summariesVGZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$6.20
▲(108.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Options Prices
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