The Net debt/EBITDA of Novagold Resources Inc. is 12.01
The net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Net debt/EBITDA) ratio measures financial leverage and the company’s ability to pay off its debt. It shows how long it would take the company to pay off all its debt with operations at the current level.
The net debt to EBITDA ratio is calculated as Net debt divided by EBITDA. It is similar to the debt to EBITDA ratio, but cash and cash equivalents are subtracted in net debt.
Net debt = short-term debt + long-term debt - cash and cash equivalents
EBITDA = net income + interest expense + taxes + depreciation + amortization
Lower debt debt to EBITDA ratio indicates the company is not heavily indebted and should be able to repay its obligations. Alternatively, higher ratio indicated the company is excessively indebted. The ratio varies between industries as different industries have different capital requirements. Usually, the ratio should be compared to a benchmark or an industry average to determine the company’s credit risk. Generally, a net debt to EBITDA ratio above 4 or 5 is considered high.
novagold (nyse-american, tsx: ng) is a well-financed precious metals company engaged in the development of mineral properties in north america. the company's flagship asset, the 50%-owned donlin gold project in alaska, is in the final stages of its permitting process. donlin gold is a uniquely attractive asset which, in terms of size, grade, exploration potential, production profile and jurisdictional safety, is regarded to be the most important gold project in the world today. as per the feasibility study, donlin gold is expected to produce greater than 1m ounces annually over a 27-year mine life. novagold also owns 50% of the galore creek copper-gold-silver project located in northern british columbia. according to the pre-feasibility study, galore creek is expected to be the largest copper mine in canada and in the top 5% of known gold deposits. the company is currently evaluating opportunities to sell all or a portion of its interest in galore creek and will apply the proceeds towa