PSLV (Sprott Physical Silver Trust) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust PSLV
43 GF Score
Price $18.72
GF Value $78.85
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sprott Physical Silver Trust Beneish M-Score?

Sprott Physical Silver Trust PSLV +1.91% 43 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSLV with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks worse than 104821.7% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sprott Physical Silver Trust's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sprott Physical Silver Trust was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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Sprott Physical Silver Trust Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Sprott Physical Silver Trust for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $12 Mil.
Revenue was 661.006 + 5117.261 + 2055.363 + 385.083 = $8,219 Mil.
Gross Profit was 661.006 + 5117.261 + 2055.363 + 385.083 = $8,219 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $16,345 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.
Net Income was 658.307 + 5114.378 + 2053.172 + 383.197 = $8,209 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -224.005 + 108 + 56.201 + -57.261 = $-117 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0 Mil.
Revenue was 929.19 + -419.13 + 350.922 + 702.387 = $1,563 Mil.
Gross Profit was 929.19 + -419.13 + 350.922 + 702.387 = $1,563 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,284 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.

1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(12.206 / 8218.713) / (0 / 1563.369)
=0.001485 / 0
=

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1563.369 / 1563.369) / (8218.713 / 8218.713)
=1 / 1
=

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (0 + 0) / 16344.781) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 6283.685)
=1 / 1
=

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=8218.713 / 1563.369
=

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(6.115 / 8218.713) / (4.903 / 1563.369)
=0.000744 / 0.003136
=

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((0 + 0) / 16344.781) / ((0 + 0) / 6283.685)
=0 / 0
=

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(8209.054 - 0 - -117.065) / 16344.781
=0.509405

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sprott Physical Silver Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Sprott Physical Silver Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sprott Physical Silver Trust's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Physical 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 Silver Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to PS and BEN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #999999 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sprott Physical Silver Trust in the lower 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 Beneish M-Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sprott Physical Silver Trust and its competitors. Sprott Physical Silver Trust's current Beneish M-Score 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 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 $78.85, compared to a current price of $18.72 — trading 76.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Sprott Physical 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 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 $18.72 is trading 76.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.85. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Silver Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PSLV:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $78.85 vs. price of $18.72 (76.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 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.
43GF Score

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$18.72
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$78.85
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