Sprott Physical Silver TrustPSLV +1.91%43 ROA % is 16.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 8.57. 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 1,635 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks better than 99.14% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sprott Physical Silver Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,633 Mil.
Sprott Physical Silver Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,822 Mil. Therefore, Sprott Physical Silver Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprott Physical Silver Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PSLV'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.29 Med: 8.57 Max: 82.6
Current: 75.64
During the past 13 years, Sprott Physical Silver Trust's highest ROA % was 82.60%. The lowest was -18.29%. And the median was 8.57%.
PSLV's ROA % is ranked better than 99.14% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs PSLV: 75.64
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Sprott Physical Silver Trust ROA % Related Terms
Sprott Physical Silver Trust ROA % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Silver Trust's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Silver Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Silver Trust's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) has a ROA % of 16.64% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sprott Physical Silver Trust and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 8.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #14 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Sprott Physical Silver Trust's ROA % too high?
Sprott Physical Silver Trust's current ROA % of 16.64% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 8.57. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. Sprott Physical Silver Trust's value of 16.64% is 319.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #14 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 ROA % compare to PS and BEN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Silver Trust ranks #14 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Sprott Physical Silver Trust in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. Sprott Physical Silver Trust's value of 16.64% is 319.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Sprott Physical Silver Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.97, based on 1,635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sprott Physical Silver Trust's current ROA % of 16.64% is 319.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sprott Physical Silver Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprott Physical Silver Trust's current ROA % is 16.64%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 8.57. 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 ROA % is 16.64%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 319.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV), the current ROA % is 16.64% 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 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:
ROA %: 16.64% (94% above median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: $78.85 vs. price of $18.72 (76.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 319.1% above the Asset Management median (#14 of 1635)
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 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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