The valuation signals are mixed: Perseus Mining has the lower P/E, while Silvercorp Metals has the lower PEG and P/B.
Perseus Mining Ltd (PRU.TO) and Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM.TO) are both in the Materials sector, but their valuation figures tell different stories. At the November 2, 2026 adjusted close, PRU traded at C$5.74, with a C$7.6 billion market cap. SVM traded at C$11.43, with a C$2.5 billion market cap. Of the three multiples provided, Silvercorp has the lower PEG and P/B, while Perseus has the lower P/E. These figures offer a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on either company’s quality or future returns.
Investor takeaway: The comparison is split. SVM has the lower PEG and P/B, while PRU has a much lower P/E. Each measure reflects a different aspect of valuation, and none determines which stock is the better investment. The snapshot also includes dividend yields and trailing ROE figures, which may help investors compare income and profitability.
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Perseus Mining Ltd
PRU.TO
Materials
$5.74
$7.61B
1D
+5.51%
1W
+5.13%
Silvercorp Metals Inc
SVM.TO
Materials
$11.43
$2.53B
1D
+3.16%
1W
-0.95%
Two of three supplied multiples favour SVM
Silvercorp Metals has a lower PEG (0.15 versus 1.61) and P/B (1.82 versus 2.36). Perseus Mining has a lower P/E (13.0 versus 76.2). On two of the three multiples, SVM looks cheaper. That does not prove it is undervalued, has a stronger business, or will deliver better returns.
Bull case
Silvercorp looks cheaper on two of the three multiples: its PEG is 0.15 and its P/B is 1.82, compared with 1.61 and 2.36 for Perseus. SVM’s 0.23% dividend yield and 8.1% TTM ROE add context, but the multiples alone don’t explain the difference.
Bear case
Silvercorp’s P/E of 76.2 is far higher than Perseus’s 13.0. Its TTM ROE is also lower, at 8.1% versus 20.6%. The lower PEG and P/B don’t resolve these differences or show that SVM is undervalued.
The valuation table is split
The supplied multiples point in different directions. Perseus Mining’s P/E is 13.0, compared with 76.2 for Silvercorp Metals, so PRU is lower on that measure. Silvercorp has the lower PEG (0.15 versus 1.61) and P/B (1.82 versus 2.36). SVM looks cheaper on two of the three multiples, while PRU has the lower P/E. A lower multiple is only a point of comparison. It doesn’t explain the assumptions behind the figures or establish what either stock is worth. For company details, see Perseus Mining and Silvercorp Metals.
Income and profitability add context
The snapshot lists a 1.78% dividend yield for PRU and 0.23% for SVM. TTM ROE is 20.6% for Perseus and 8.1% for Silvercorp. These figures add context, but they don’t settle the valuation question or predict how either company will perform. The supplied table also gives both companies a Strong Sell analyst consensus label and an analyst target of C$0.00. These are snapshot figures, not a substitute for understanding the companies and their risks.
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