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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
CEF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.21 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (ARCA:CEF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 and Silver Trust Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 and Silver Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 and Silver Trust (CEF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks #999999 out of 961 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks #999999 out of 961 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver 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 and Silver Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks #999999 out of 961 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 961 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. 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 and Silver Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.02, compared to a current price of $39.01 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 and Silver Trust (CEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.01 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.02.
GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CEF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: $124.02 vs. price of $39.01 (68.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Business Description
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust is a closed end mutual fund trust. The trust invests and holds all of its assets in physical gold and silver bullion and seeks to provide a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors interested in holding physical bullion without the inconvenience that is typical of direct investment. Its objective is to invest in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold and silver bullion and does not speculate with regard to short-term changes in bullion prices.
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