(PHYS) Sprott Physical Gold Trust - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: TO • Country: Canada • Currency: CAD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA85207H1047

PHYS: Gold, Bullion

Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is a unique exchange-traded commodity vehicle designed for investors seeking direct exposure to physical gold.Managed by Sprott Asset Management, a firm with a strong reputation in precious metals investing, the trust provides a straightforward way to gain exposure to gold without the complexities of futures contracts or mining equities. It holds physical gold bullion in the form of London Good Delivery bars, which are widely recognized as the industry standard for purity and quality.

Established on August 28, 2009, and domiciled in Canada, PHYS offers investors a transparent and custodian-supported structure. Unlike many gold ETFs, PHYS allows investors to redeem their units for physical gold under certain conditions, adding an extra layer of assurance for those who value direct ownership. The trust is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PHYS, making it easily accessible to Canadian and international investors alike.

From a financial standpoint, Sprott Physical Gold Trust has a market capitalization of approximately 26.05 billion CAD, reflecting its significant investor base and the scale of its gold holdings. The trust operates with a net asset value (NAV) that closely tracks the price of gold, and its premium or discount to NAV is a key metric for investors to monitor. With a price-to-book ratio of 1.04, the trust is trading near its book value, which may indicate reasonable pricing for investors seeking to allocate to gold.

The trust’s expense ratio is relatively low compared to actively managed gold funds, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious investors. Its structure allows it to avoid the contango issues often associated with gold futures-based ETFs, providing a more direct and less distorted exposure to physical gold prices. For fund managers and investors, PHYS serves as a reliable tool for hedging against inflation, currency devaluation, or market volatility, while also offering the potential for long-term capital appreciation tied to gold’s performance.

Additional Sources for PHYS Stock

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Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle

PHYS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 18,923m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
GiC Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception

PHYS Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 74.9%
Fundamental 56.8%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry 20.7
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 36.01 CAD
Fair Price DCF -

PHYS Dividends

No Dividends Paid

PHYS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 96.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 96.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 70%
CAGR 5y 15.11%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.64
Sharpe Ratio 12m 3.22
Alpha 41.99
Beta -0.05
Volatility 12.58%
Current Volume 153.4k
Average Volume 20d 96k
What is the price of PHYS stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 33.16 with a total of 153,352 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.72%, over one month by +4.67%, over three months by +13.68% and over the past year by +45.69%.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Sprott Physical Gold Trust (TO:PHYS) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 56.82 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PHYS as of March 2025 is 36.01. This means that PHYS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.59%.
Is PHYS a buy, sell or hold?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for PHYS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust will be worth about 38.9 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 33.16. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +17.28%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 38.9 17.3%