PHYS (Sprott Physical Gold Trust) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 10.98 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS
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Price $30.31
GF Value $70.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Sprott Physical Gold Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS +1.03% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 39.20. GuruFocus rates PHYS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks worse than 65.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current share price is $30.31. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.76. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 10.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PHYS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.95   Med: 39.2   Max: 1550
Current: 10.95

During the past years, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1550.00. The lowest was 10.95. And the median was 39.20.

PHYS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.6% of 904 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.63 vs PHYS: 10.95

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.724. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $2.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sprott Physical Gold Trust  (ARCA:PHYS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Sprott Physical Gold Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sprott Physical Gold Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.31 14.63 13.27 12.50 12.84

PHYS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Sprott Physical Gold Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=30.31/2.76
=10.98

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.724/132.2623*132.2623
=2.724

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.729 102.002 0.945
201609 -0.063 101.765 -0.082
201612 -1.342 101.449 -1.750
201703 0.791 102.634 1.019
201706 -0.073 103.029 -0.094
201709 0.309 103.345 0.395
201712 0.177 103.345 0.227
201803 0.171 105.004 0.215
201806 -0.598 105.557 -0.749
201809 -0.504 105.636 -0.631
201812 0.721 105.399 0.905
201903 0.070 106.979 0.087
201906 0.941 107.690 1.156
201909 0.488 107.611 0.600
201912 0.351 107.769 0.431
202003 0.410 107.927 0.502
202006 1.526 108.401 1.862
202009 0.772 108.164 0.944
202012 0.077 108.559 0.094
202103 -1.537 110.298 -1.843
202106 0.464 111.720 0.549
202109 -0.121 112.905 -0.142
202112 0.558 113.774 0.649
202203 0.820 117.646 0.922
202206 -1.052 120.806 -1.152
202209 -1.176 120.648 -1.289
202212 1.284 120.964 1.404
202303 1.134 122.702 1.222
202306 -0.414 124.203 -0.441
202309 -0.569 125.230 -0.601
202312 1.679 125.072 1.776
202403 1.280 126.258 1.341
202406 0.734 127.522 0.761
202409 2.393 127.285 2.487
202412 -0.101 127.364 -0.105
202503 3.889 129.181 3.982
202506 1.343 129.892 1.368
202509 4.307 130.287 4.372
202512 3.521 130.366 3.572
202603 2.724 132.262 2.724

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.98 mean?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 39.20. Over the past decade, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 10.95 to 1,550.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #593 out of 904 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.98 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 39.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.95 to a high of 1,550.00. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.63. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's value of 10.98 is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #593 out of 904 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #593 out of 904 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sprott Physical Gold Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.63. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's value of 10.98 is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 10.95 to 1,550.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.20 vs. the industry median of 7.63, Sprott Physical Gold Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.63, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.98 is 43.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.98, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 39.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.96, compared to a current price of $30.31 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.98, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 39.20 and 43.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.63. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.31 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.96. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHYS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 10.98 (72% below median its 10-year median of 39.20)
  • GF Value™: $70.96 vs. price of $30.31 (57.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.9% above the Asset Management median (#593 of 904)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sprott Physical Gold Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges PHYS.U:Canada
Address 200 Bay Street, Suite 2600, Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, P.O. Box 26, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2J1
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is a closed-end mutual fund trust. The company provides a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors interested in holding physical gold bullion without the inconvenience associated with direct investment in physical gold bullion. The company invests mainly in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold bullion and does not and will not speculate about short-term changes in gold prices.
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