PHYS : Sprott Physical Gold Trust Stock Profile

Last Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16

Sprott Physical Gold Trust trades with the ticker PHYS on the TSX and is in the Asset Management industry.

Overview
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is an exchange traded commodity launched and managed by Sprott Asset Management, LP. The fund invests in the commodity markets. It primarily invests in physical gold bullion in London Good Delivery bar form. Sprott Physical Gold Trust was formed on August 28, 2009 and is domiciled in Canada.
 

Looking to invest in Sprott Physical Gold Trust? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.

PHYS.TO Stock Price and Key Stats

ETF Key Stats

Exchange: TSX

Market Cap : $9211.213MM

PE Ratio: 175.923

Price: 16.95 (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)



Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Competitors in Asset Management

Lets see how PHYS.TO stacks up against others in the Asset Management asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:

Aberdeen International Inc, AGF Management Limited, Aimia Inc, Brookfield Asset Management Inc, Canadian Banc Corp

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Asset Management Industry Comparisons

Company Market Cap ($MM) P/E Ratio EV/EBITDA Dividend Yield
Aberdeen International Inc (AAB) $2.898 N/A 1.021 N/A%
AGF Management Limited (AGF-B) $518.497 6.238 4.162 5.4%
Aimia Inc (AIM) $274.455 N/A 3.924 N/A%
Brookfield Asset Management Inc (BAM-A) $96,441.909 20.732 12.159 1.6%
Canadian Banc Corp (BK) $281.484 N/A 0.0 17.4%

EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield  

Comparisons within Asset Management

  • Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Aberdeen International Inc (AAB)
    • PHYS has higher EPS (0.13 vs -0.12). AAB has a P/E under 0, indicating PHYS (P/E 175.923) is in a better position.
  • Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs AGF Management Limited (AGF-B)
    • AGF-B has higher EPS (1.3 vs 0.13). AGF-B provides dividends, while PHYS does not. PHYS has a higher P/E ratio (175.923 vs 6.238) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Aimia Inc (AIM)
    • PHYS has higher EPS (0.13 vs -1.8). AIM has a P/E under 0, indicating PHYS (P/E 175.923) is in a better position.
  • Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Brookfield Asset Management Inc (BAM-A)
    • BAM-A has higher EPS (2.84 vs 0.13). BAM-A provides dividends, while PHYS does not. PHYS has a higher P/E ratio (175.923 vs 20.732) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Canadian Banc Corp (BK)
    • PHYS has higher EPS (0.13 vs -1.81). BK provides dividends, while PHYS does not. BK has a P/E under 0, indicating PHYS (P/E 175.923) is in a better position.

Our Recommendation: Hold
Features a lower EV/EBITDA ratio (0.66) than the industry average (10.86), indicating attractive valuation.
 

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