CEF (Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CEF Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust CEF
43 GF Score
Price $40.53
GF Value $122.77
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Moat Score?

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust CEF +1.83% 43 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CEF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has Narrow Moat: The trust has a discernible but modest moat due to its focus on physical precious metals, which offers some differentiation. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, or proprietary advantages to warrant a higher score.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust  (ARCA:CEF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Moat Score Related Terms

CEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Moat Score too high?
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust ranks #76 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This places Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $122.77, compared to a current price of $40.53 — trading 67% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 $40.53 is trading 67% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.77. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CEF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $122.77 vs. price of $40.53 (67% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges CEF.U:CanadaCEF:Canada
Address 200 Bay Street, Suite 2600, P.O. Box 26, Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, Calgary, AB, CAN, M5J 2J1
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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