Novagold ResourcesMEX:NGN 33 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49% as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NGN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,533 Metals & Mining companies, Novagold Resources ranks worse than 59.88% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Novagold Resources's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.49%.
Novagold Resources (MEX:NGN) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Novagold Resources Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Novagold Resources Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novagold Resources's Net Debt Paydown 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.
MEX:NGN vs NEM, AU: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Novagold Resources's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown 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.
Novagold Resources Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Novagold Resources's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novagold Resources's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.49% mean?
Novagold Resources (MEX:NGN) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.49% as of Jul. 09, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #918 out of 1533 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Novagold Resources' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Novagold Resources' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #918 out of 1533 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 Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #918 out of 1533 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Novagold Resources in the lower 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. Novagold Resources's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49%. 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 Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.49%. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49%. 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 Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novagold Resources (MEX:NGN), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49% as of Jul. 09, 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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