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Novagold Resources's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.01 Mil. Novagold Resources's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-0.02 Mil.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Novagold Resources had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Novagold Resources Gross Profit Related Terms
Novagold Resources Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novagold Resources's Gross Profit 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, Novagold Resources's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Novagold Resources's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novagold Resources's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.02 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Novagold Resources (NG) has a Gross Profit of $-0.02 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors.
Is Novagold Resources' Gross Profit too high?
Novagold Resources' current Gross Profit is $-0.02 Mil. Overall, Novagold Resources has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novagold Resources' Gross Profit compare to NEM and AU?
Novagold Resources' Gross Profit of $-0.02 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. Novagold Resources's current Gross Profit is $-0.02 Mil. 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 (NG) has a current Gross Profit of $-0.02 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-0.02 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novagold Resources (NG), the current Gross Profit is $-0.02 Mil as of May. 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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