Vista Gold Corp [AMEX: VGZ] traded at a high on 2025-09-15, posting a 18.58 gain after which it closed the day’ session at $2.17.
The results of the trading session contributed to over 8711708 shares changing hands. Over the past one week, the price volatility of Vista Gold Corp stands at 11.76% while the volatility over the past one month is 7.40%.
The market cap for VGZ stock reached $271.64 million, with 125.13 million shares outstanding and 121.61 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 741.37K shares, VGZ reached a trading volume of 8711708 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
What do top market gurus say about Vista Gold Corp [VGZ]?
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for VGZ shares is $3.00 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on VGZ stock is a recommendation set at 1.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
ROTH Capital have made an estimate for Vista Gold Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on October 27, 2020. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, H.C. Wainwright raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on June 29, 2015, representing the official price target for Vista Gold Corp stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $1.25, while H.C. Wainwright analysts kept a Buy rating on VGZ stock. On October 10, 2013, analysts decreased their price target for VGZ shares from 3.57 to 2.91.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 19.54, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.11.
How has VGZ stock performed recently?
Vista Gold Corp [VGZ] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 53.90. With this latest performance, VGZ shares gained by 75.00% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 197.14% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 288.89% in the past year of trading.
Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Vista Gold Corp. ( VGZ), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -49.21%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -46.37%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Vista Gold Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -60.26%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Vista Gold Corp’s (VGZ) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.00%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$644615.38 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 11.03% and a Quick Ratio of 11.03%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Insider trade positions for Vista Gold Corp [VGZ]
There are presently around $23.83%, or 24.51%% of VGZ stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of VGZ stocks are: SUN VALLEY GOLD LLC with ownership of 19.92 million shares, which is approximately 16.3404%. KOPERNIK GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC, holding 3.94 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$1.83 million in VGZ stocks shares; and KOPERNIK GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC, currently with $$1.59 million in VGZ stock with ownership which is approximately 2.8085%.
