PSLV (Sprott Physical Silver Trust) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust PSLV
50 GF Score
Price $19.45
GF Value $79.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sprott Physical Silver Trust Moat Score?

Sprott Physical Silver Trust PSLV +3.02% 50 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSLV with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks better than 69.26% on this metric.

Sprott Physical Silver Trust has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sprott Physical Silver Trust has No Moat: PSLV operates in a commodity market with no pricing power or brand differentiation. It lacks intellectual property, customer loyalty, and significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Silver Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sprott Physical Silver Trust  (ARCA:PSLV) 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 Silver Trust Moat Score Related Terms

PSLV vs EQH, IVZ, PS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical 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 Silver Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 05, 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 Silver Trust ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Sprott Physical Silver Trust's Moat Score too high?
Sprott Physical Silver Trust's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprott Physical 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 Silver Trust's Moat Score compare to EQH and IVZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #522 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This puts Sprott Physical Silver Trust in the upper half of its industry. 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 Silver Trust's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Physical Silver Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.17, compared to a current price of $19.45 — trading 75.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Sprott Physical 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 05, 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 Silver Trust (PSLV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Silver Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $19.45 is trading 75.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $79.17. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Silver Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PSLV:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $79.17 vs. price of $19.45 (75.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sprott Physical Silver Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges PSLV.U:CanadaPSLV:Canada
Address 200 Bay Street, Suite 2600, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2J1
Sprott Physical Silver Trust is a closed-end mutual fund trust, created to invest and hold substantially all of its assets in physical silver bullion. The Trust seeks to provide a secure, convenient, and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors interested in holding physical silver bullion without the inconvenience that is typical of a direct investment in physical silver bullion. The Trust achieves its objective by investing mainly in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical silver bullion and does not speculate about short-term changes in silver prices.
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