Vista Gold (TSX:VGZ) EV-to-FCF: -34.24 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TSX:VGZ Vista Gold Corp TSX:VGZ
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What is Vista Gold EV-to-FCF?

Vista Gold TSX:VGZ -9.23% 35 EV-to-FCF is -34.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:VGZ with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 445 Metals & Mining companies, Vista Gold ranks worse than 224718.88% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Vista Gold's Enterprise Value is C$355.25 Mil. Vista Gold's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-10.38 Mil. Therefore, Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF for today is -34.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:VGZ' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.22   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -33.22

TSX:VGZ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 445 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 19.18 vs TSX:VGZ: -33.22

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-06-24), Vista Gold's stock price is C$2.95. Vista Gold's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.082. Therefore, Vista Gold's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Vista Gold  (TSX:VGZ) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.95/-0.082
=At Loss

Vista Gold's share price for today is C$2.95.
Vista Gold's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-0.082.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Vista Gold EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Vista Gold EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF 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.

Vista Gold EV-to-FCF Chart

Vista Gold Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.51 -6.81 -8.23 -8.55 -32.83

Vista Gold Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.43 -14.58 -35.67 -32.83 -30.90

TSX:VGZ vs USAU, CMCL, FTCO: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Vista Gold EV-to-FCF Calculation

Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=355.254/-10.376
=-34.24

Vista Gold's current Enterprise Value is C$355.25 Mil.
Vista Gold's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-10.38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -34.24 mean?
Vista Gold (TSX:VGZ) has a EV-to-FCF of -34.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Vista Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Vista Gold's EV-to-FCF too high?
Vista Gold's current EV-to-FCF is -34.24. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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-FCF compare to USAU and CMCL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #999999 out of 445 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Vista Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.18. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 19.18, based on 445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Vista Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista Gold's current EV-to-FCF is -34.24. 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 (TSX:VGZ) has a current EV-to-FCF of -34.24. The current EV-to-FCF is -34.24. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista Gold (TSX:VGZ), the current EV-to-FCF is -34.24 as of Jun. 24, 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 Business Description

Other Exchanges VGZ:USA0VNO:UKJEJ:Germany
Address 8310 S Valley Highway, Suite 300, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
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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