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Novagold ResourcesFRA:NGR +2.89%30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.40 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NGR with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,535 Metals & Mining companies, Novagold Resources ranks worse than 93.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novagold Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NGR'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 11.91
Current: 11.91
During the past years, Novagold Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.91. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
FRA:NGR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.29% of 1535
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs FRA:NGR: 11.91
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Novagold Resources's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €0.821. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €0.41 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Novagold Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Novagold Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novagold Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Novagold Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:NGR vs NEM, AU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Novagold Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Novagold Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Novagold Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novagold Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Novagold Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Novagold Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.40 mean?
Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.40 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #1432 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Novagold Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Novagold Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.40. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Novagold Resources' value of 12.40 is 785.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #1432 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novagold Resources has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novagold Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #1432 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Novagold Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Novagold Resources' value of 12.40 is 785.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.40, based on 1,535 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Novagold Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.40 is 785.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novagold Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novagold Resources stock overvalued right now?
Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.40. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.40 and 785.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Novagold Resources' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.40 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Novagold Resources Inc operates in the gold mining industry, focused on advancing the Donlin Gold project in Alaska. The Donlin Gold project is held by Donlin Gold LLC (Donlin Gold), a limited liability company owned equally by wholly owned subsidiaries of NOVAGOLD and Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick). The company includes exploration and development activities of gold and other precious metals.
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