Novagold ResourcesMEX:NGN 33 Net Current Asset Value is MXN7.84 as of May. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 48.11. GuruFocus rates MEX:NGN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,335 Metals & Mining companies, Novagold Resources ranks worse than 73.56% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Novagold Resources's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN7.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novagold Resources's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NGN'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.96 Med: 48.11 Max: 676
Current: 13.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Novagold Resources was 676.00. The lowest was 8.96. And the median was 48.11.
MEX:NGN's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 73.56% of 1335
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs MEX:NGN: 13.45
Novagold Resources (MEX:NGN) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Novagold Resources Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Novagold Resources Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novagold Resources's Net Current Asset Value 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.
MEX:NGN vs NEM, AU: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Novagold Resources's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Novagold Resources's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novagold Resources's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of MXN7.84 mean?
Novagold Resources (MEX:NGN) has a Net Current Asset Value of MXN7.84 as of May. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 48.11. Over the past decade, Novagold Resources' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 8.96 to 676.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #982 out of 1335 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Novagold Resources' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Novagold Resources' current Net Current Asset Value of MXN7.84 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 48.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.96 to a high of 676.00. Based on the distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #982 out of 1335 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Novagold Resources has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novagold Resources' Net Current Asset Value compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #982 out of 1335 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Novagold Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 6.67. Historically, Novagold Resources' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 8.96 to 676.00 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Metals & Mining companies is 6.67, based on 1,335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novagold Resources's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN7.84, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 48.11. 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 (MEX:NGN) has a current Net Current Asset Value of MXN7.84. The current Net Current Asset Value is MXN7.84, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 48.11. Novagold Resources' 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novagold Resources (MEX:NGN), the current Net Current Asset Value is MXN7.84 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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