Novagold ResourcesFRA:NGR +1.08%33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NGR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, Novagold Resources ranks worse than 332225.58% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NGR's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 0.27 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Novagold Resources was -62.10% per year. The lowest was -62.10% per year. And the median was -62.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Novagold Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Novagold Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
FRA:NGR vs NEM, AU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Novagold Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Novagold Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #999999 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Novagold Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Novagold Resources' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #999999 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novagold Resources has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novagold Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Novagold Resources ranks #999999 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Novagold Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Novagold Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novagold Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 (FRA:NGR) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novagold Resources (FRA:NGR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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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