AMEX:VGZ · New York Stock Exchange American
+$0.00 today
Vol 2.69M · Avg 1.51M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Vista Gold Corp. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare VGZ returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-49.6%
avg -39.4%
ROIC
-61.2%
avg -41.8%
ROA
-46.1%
avg -30.4%
Analysis
ROA is currently the strongest return metric at -46.1% versus its period average of -30.4%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frederick H. Earnest | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $471,000.00 | — | 64 | $59,666.00 | 0.04% |
Douglas L. Tobler | Chief Financial Officer | $327,808.00 | — | 67 | $150,333.00 | 0.10% |
Pamela Solly | Vice President of Investor Relations | $232,937.00 | — | — | $409,280.00 | 0.28% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
12
$8.18M
Net Sentiment
$8.18M
Net selling
Most Active
SUN VALLEY GOLD LLC
12 transactions
1–10 of 12
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 12 sells worth $8.18M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $8.18M. SUN VALLEY GOLD LLC was the most active insider with 12 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A0 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A0 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A0 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A0 analysts |
Analysis
Analysis will appear once historical growth or forward estimates are available for this company.
Competitors
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Who manages VGZ?
Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) lists 3 active executives. The top listed executive is Douglas L. Tobler, Chief Financial Officer.
Are VGZ insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $14.03M.
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