CEF (Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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CEF Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust CEF
52 GF Score
Price $40.01
GF Value $125.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Financial Strength?

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust CEF -2.10% 52 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CEF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's interest coverage with the available data. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust  (ARCA:CEF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Financial Strength Related Terms

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Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust had no long-term debt (1).

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has no debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 2526.164
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Financial Strength too high?
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust and its competitors. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $125.03, compared to a current price of $40.01 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 $40.01 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of $125.03. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CEF:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $125.03 vs. price of $40.01 (68% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 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.
52GF Score

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