Sprott Physical Gold Trust (TSX:PHYS) FCF Margin %: -2.01% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust TSX:PHYS
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What is Sprott Physical Gold Trust FCF Margin %?

Sprott Physical Gold Trust TSX:PHYS 50 FCF Margin % is -2.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:PHYS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$97.05. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,461 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks worse than 63.24% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-36 Mil. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,800 Mil. Therefore, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.01%.

As of today, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current FCF Yield % is -0.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:PHYS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.17   Med: -1.92   Max: 28.74
Current: -0.32


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sprott Physical Gold Trust was 28.74%. The lowest was -7.17%. And the median was -1.92%.

TSX:PHYS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
63.24% of 1461 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.62 vs TSX:PHYS: -0.32


Sprott Physical Gold Trust FCF Margin % Related Terms


Sprott Physical Gold Trust FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.32 28.74 -3.38 -1.58 -0.81

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
FCF Margin % 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 -3.45 5.55 -1.30 0.02 -2.01

TSX:PHYS vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Sprott Physical Gold Trust FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-66.481/8215.444
=-0.81 %

Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-36.197/1800.469
=-2.01 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.01% mean?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (TSX:PHYS) has a FCF Margin % of -2.01% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #924 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % too high?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current FCF Margin % is -2.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #924 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Physical Gold Trust's FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #924 out of 1461 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sprott Physical Gold Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.62, based on 1,461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current FCF Margin % is -2.01%. 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?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (TSX:PHYS) has a current FCF Margin % of -2.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$97.05, compared to a current price of C$42.69 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.01%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold Trust (TSX:PHYS), the current FCF Margin % is -2.01% 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 Trust (TSX:PHYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$42.69 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$97.05.

Key valuation signals for TSX:PHYS:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.01%
  • GF Value™: C$97.05 vs. price of C$42.69 (56% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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:USAPHYS.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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