VGZ (Vista Gold) FCF Yield %: -2.70 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Vista Gold FCF Yield %?

Vista Gold VGZ -7.93% 33 FCF Yield % is -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates VGZ with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Vista Gold ranks better than 71.2% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Vista Gold's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-7.55 Mil, and Market Cap is $279.53 Mil. Therefore, Vista Gold's FCF Yield % for today is -2.70%.

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

VGZ' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -2.7


VGZ's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
71.2% of 2670 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -6.94 vs VGZ: -2.70

Vista Gold's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.


Vista Gold FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Vista Gold FCF Yield % Related Terms


Vista Gold FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vista Gold's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

Vista Gold Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.94 -12.65 -10.80 -8.82 -2.88

Vista Gold Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 -7.19 -7.57 -1.28 -3.48 -3.08

VGZ vs USAU, CMCL, FTCO: FCF Yield % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vista Gold's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Vista Gold FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Vista Gold's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-7.206 / 250.20576
=-2.88%

Vista Gold's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-2.2 * 4 / 286.10316
=-3.08%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -2.70 mean?
Vista Gold (VGZ) has a FCF Yield % of -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vista Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #769 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Vista Gold's FCF Yield % too high?
Vista Gold's current FCF Yield % is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #769 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vista Gold has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Gold's FCF Yield % compare to USAU and CMCL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #769 out of 2670 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Vista Gold in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vista Gold and its competitors. Vista Gold's current FCF Yield % is -2.70. 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 FCF Yield % of -2.70. The current FCF Yield % is -2.70. Vista Gold's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista Gold (VGZ), the current FCF Yield % is -2.70 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

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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