NG
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NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) closed at $7.75 as of 2026-03-20, trading 53.5% above its 200-week moving average of $5.05. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 106.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 2.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1115 weeks of data, NG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 50 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -8.0%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $3.4 billion, NG is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -162.7%. The stock trades at 19.2x book value.
Share count has increased 21.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 21.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NG would have grown to $114, compared to $820 for the S&P 500. NG has returned 0.6% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 5 open-market purchases totaling $50,299,324.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying NG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -11.4% after 12 months (median -7.0%), compared to +5.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 25% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +3.7% vs +18.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NG has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +-8.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Sep 2010 | 146 | 96.1% | -94.2% | -12.8% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 4 | 13.2% | +0.4% | +25.7% |
| Mar 2012 | Nov 2015 | 194 | 71.0% | -37.0% | +22.1% |
| May 2017 | May 2017 | 1 | 0.9% | +26.8% | +95.7% |
| May 2017 | Jun 2017 | 4 | 1.8% | +23.0% | +96.2% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 2 | 2.6% | +8.0% | +93.3% |
| Sep 2017 | Oct 2017 | 3 | 1.6% | -14.5% | +87.2% |
| Oct 2017 | Mar 2018 | 22 | 19.1% | +3.6% | +88.1% |
| Jul 2018 | Jun 2019 | 49 | 21.2% | +42.9% | +80.7% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 2.0% | -35.4% | +16.2% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 13 | 13.2% | -7.4% | +17.4% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2025 | 167 | 65.7% | -12.5% | +24.6% |
| Average | 50 | — | +-8.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NG below its 200-week moving average?
No. NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) is currently 53.5% above its 200-week moving average of $5.05. It would need to fall to $5.05 to cross below the line.
What is NG's 200-week moving average price?
NovaGold Resources Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $5.05 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NG drops below its 200-week moving average?
NG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -8.0%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 50 weeks on average.
Is NG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -162.7%. Price-to-book is 19.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 21.4 years, $100 invested in NG would have grown to $114, compared to $820 for the S&P 500. That's 0.6% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. NG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20