* 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, Northern Star Resources's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Northern Star Resources FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has a FCF Margin % of -8.02% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.75 to 24.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #312 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Northern Star Resources' FCF Margin % too high?
Northern Star Resources' current FCF Margin % is -8.02%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 24.65. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #312 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' FCF Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #312 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Northern Star Resources in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.75 to 24.65 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. Northern Star Resources's current FCF Margin % is -8.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$20.05, compared to a current price of A$20.59 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.02%. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST), the current FCF Margin % is -8.02% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Is Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$20.59 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$20.05.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NST:
FCF Margin %: -8.02%
GF Value™: A$20.05 vs. price of A$20.59 (2.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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