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Vista GoldVGZ +3.94%35 EV-to-OCF is -35.80 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates VGZ with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Vista Gold ranks better than 81.17% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vista Gold's Enterprise Value is $258.46 Mil.
Vista Gold's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-7.22 Mil. Therefore, Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF for today is -35.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
VGZ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.8 Med: 0 Max: -35.8
Current: -35.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vista Gold was -35.80. The lowest was -35.80. And the median was .
VGZ's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 81.17% of 2666
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.57
vs VGZ: -35.80
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Vista Gold's share price for today is $2.11.
Vista Gold's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.060.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Vista Gold EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Vista Gold EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Vista Gold EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Vista Gold's current Enterprise Value is $258.46 Mil.
Vista Gold's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.22 Mil.
* 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.
Vista Gold (VGZ) has a EV-to-OCF of -35.80 as of Aug. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #502 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF too high?
Vista Gold's current EV-to-OCF is -35.80. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #502 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vista Gold has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Gold's EV-to-OCF compare to USAU and BSAI?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #502 out of 2666 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Vista Gold in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Vista Gold's current EV-to-OCF is -35.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Gold stock overvalued right now?
Vista Gold (VGZ) has a current EV-to-OCF of -35.80. The current EV-to-OCF is -35.80. Vista Gold's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista Gold (VGZ), the current EV-to-OCF is -35.80 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Vista Gold Corp operates as a development-stage company in the gold mining industry. Its flagship asset is the Mt Todd Gold Project, a development-stage gold deposit located in the Tier-1 jurisdiction of Northern Territory, Australia. Mt Todd offers a large gold mineral reserve, development optionality, expansion opportunities, exploration upside, local infrastructure, community support, and demonstrated economic feasibility. It operates in one reportable segment, consisting of acquisition, exploration and evaluation activities which are focused on Australia.
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