PHYS (Sprott Physical Gold Trust) Stock Based Compensation: $0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS
52 GF Score
Price $30.60
GF Value $70.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sprott Physical Gold Trust Stock Based Compensation?

Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS +0.07% 52 Stock Based Compensation is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHYS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $0 Mil mean?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has a Stock Based Compensation of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Stock Based Compensation is $0 Mil. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold 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 Trust's Stock Based Compensation compare to BLK and BX?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Stock Based Compensation of $0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for an Asset Management company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Stock Based Compensation is $0 Mil. 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 Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.96, compared to a current price of $30.60 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $0 Mil. Sprott Physical Gold 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS), the current Stock Based Compensation is $0 Mil 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 Trust (PHYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.60 is trading 56.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.96. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHYS:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $70.96 vs. price of $30.60 (56.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges PHYS.U:Canada
Address 200 Bay Street, Suite 2600, Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, P.O. Box 26, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2J1
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is a closed-end mutual fund trust. The company provides a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors interested in holding physical gold bullion without the inconvenience associated with direct investment in physical gold bullion. The company invests mainly in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold bullion and does not and will not speculate about short-term changes in gold prices.
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