I am long NXG, so there is my disclosure.
PE is low on NXG, I and many others think, because the mining life past 2009 is somewhat questionable.
Questionable being *currently* there isn't much, although existing production at KS can be extended per the CEO..
Anyway my personal opinion is, this is the most undervalued play in the miners. Hell, quite a few of these miners arn't making at money at these levels, which doesn't bode well for any future corrections. NXG is, and quite a bit.
They have a mine which they are trying to get permitted KN.. It's slow, but longs are still positive on this one.
Also NXG is now trying to pick up Azurion, which would also extend life past 2009.
I think once the street has faith NXG will exist past 2009, it will be rewarded with a PE similar to other miners in the sector.
This is my largest miner holding, I am a believer, so take my advice at that
Check out their website
http://www.northgateminerals.com/
More specific the presentations from last Qs presentation. You will see things like cash flow and other indicators they are #1 or very close in relation to their competition.
Finally, I like the play mainly because of management. I am a believer of the mgmt of NXG. They have turned this company very quickly, and have the cash in the bank to make future acquisitions and other such activities to make the share price attractive.
At 2.32 copper they have a negative cost of gold production at their mine.
If you check out the yahoo msg boards search for susyare, she has some incredibly valueable insight into NXG.
Not sure what a short term play it in in this current trading env.. but I like it and will hold it long term
Its trading at about 7 times forward PE or so.
Due your DD, and I think you will want to purchase some