Silvercorp Metals Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Silvercorp Metals' CEO is Rui Feng, appointed in Sep 2003, has a tenure of 22.67 years. total yearly compensation is $3.56M, comprised of 27.8% salary and 72.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 3.07% of the company’s shares, worth CA$120.19M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.7 years and 14.3 years respectively.
Key information
Rui Feng
Chief executive officer
US$3.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 27.84% |
| CEO tenure | 22.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 3.1% |
| Management average tenure | 2.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 14.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Mar 20
SVM: Ecuador Cost Revisions And El Domo Timeline Will Drive Upside
Analysts now see Silvercorp Metals' fair value holding around CA$18.94 per share, with recent CA$0.50, CA$1.00, CA$4.50 and CA$5.00 target changes reflecting refreshed views on growth, margins and future P/E assumptions across the latest research updates. Analyst Commentary Street research around Silvercorp Metals has recently included both higher and lower price targets, along with at least one downgrade, which signals that not every analyst is comfortable with the current risk and reward trade off.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
SVM: Tulkubash Development And Resource Base Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their blended CA$ price target for Silvercorp Metals slightly higher, to roughly CA$21.46 from about CA$21.08. This reflects recent mixed revisions in Street research that balance more cautious growth assumptions with improved margin and P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 05
SVM: Ecuador Projects And Cost Revisions Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward
The consolidated analyst price target for Silvercorp Metals has moved higher, reflecting recent upward revisions of CA$1 to CA$6 from several firms, partly offset by a CA$0.50 reduction, as analysts update their views on fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Silvercorp Metals shows a mix of higher and lower price targets, along with at least one downgrade, which signals that not all analysts are aligned on the risk and reward trade off at current levels.Narrative Update • Feb 04
SVM: Tulkubash Investment And Reserves Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price targets on Silvercorp Metals, citing updated assumptions around higher fair value estimates, revised discount rates, and adjusted expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following a series of recent target hikes from firms including Canaccord, BMO Capital, Raymond James, and Roth Capital. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Silvercorp Metals reflects a cluster of revised price targets around the same time period, with several bullish analysts updating their models to reflect new fair value estimates.
Narrative Update • Jan 21
SVM: Kyrgyz And Ecuador Gold Projects Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Silvercorp Metals from $13.62 to $17.22, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower expected future P/E multiple reflected in recent price target changes from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Silvercorp Metals reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with some firms raising price targets while others are stepping back on their ratings.Narrative Update • Jan 07
SVM: Ecuador Project Progress And Index Additions Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Silvercorp Metals by approximately $0.74 per share. They cite updated assumptions that include a higher fair value estimate, a revised discount rate, stronger revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 18
SVM Will Face Downside Risk If Ecuador Expansion Disappoints
Analysts have raised their price target on Silvercorp Metals from approximately $7.35 to about $10.87 per share, citing accelerated production growth, expanding margins and valuation upside as new projects, particularly in Ecuador, come online. Analyst Commentary Recent coverage initiation has been broadly constructive, with new Buy and Overweight ratings highlighting Silvercorp Metals' leverage to rising silver prices, strong production growth profile and potential for multiple expansion as its Ecuador assets advance toward production.Narrative Update • Dec 04
SVM: Ecuador Ramp Will Drive Production Toward 13 Million Ounces
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Silvercorp Metals slightly higher to about $7.50, citing expectations for robust production growth, leverage to silver prices and potential multiple expansion as new operations in Ecuador reduce risk in the overall profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has centered on Silvercorp Metals transition into a higher growth phase, with new operations expected to materially lift production and cash flow over the medium term.Narrative Update • Nov 20
SVM: Production Will Accelerate As Ecuador Operations Are Set To Ramp Up
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Silvercorp Metals from $12.87 to $12.88. They cite expectations of accelerated production growth, improved profit margins, and upcoming expansion into new operations.Narrative Update • Nov 05
SVM: Future Profit Margins Expected To Rise As Ecuador Ramp-Up Begins
Analysts have raised their fair value price target for Silvercorp Metals from $12.50 to $12.87. This adjustment is attributed to higher profit margin expectations and recent positive coverage that initiated Buy and Overweight ratings.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Raise Silvercorp Metals Price Target on Strong Growth Outlook and Project Advancements
Analysts have raised their price target for Silvercorp Metals from $10.45 to $12.50. They cite expectations for higher production growth, an improving risk profile, and strong leverage to silver prices.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Renewables Transition Will Spur Silver And Mine Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for Silvercorp Metals from $8.76 to $10.45, citing expected production growth, an improved risk profile, and favorable market positioning. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has highlighted several key factors driving both optimism and caution regarding Silvercorp Metals' outlook, with analysts updating their recommendations and price targets accordingly.Analysis Article • Sep 25
Investors Appear Satisfied With Silvercorp Metals Inc.'s (TSE:SVM) Prospects As Shares Rocket 29%
Despite an already strong run, Silvercorp Metals Inc. ( TSE:SVM ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 29% in...Narrative Update • Sep 23
Renewables Transition Will Spur Silver And Mine Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for Silvercorp Metals to CA$8.76, citing expectations for strong production growth, increased leverage to higher silver and gold prices, and lower operational risk as its Ecuador project comes online. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight an expectation of significant production growth, with Silvercorp Metals projected to reach 13 million silver equivalent ounces by FY28.Analysis Article • Jul 03
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Silvercorp Metals (TSE:SVM) Passed With Ease
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • May 30
Silvercorp Metals' (TSE:SVM) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
Silvercorp Metals Inc.'s ( TSE:SVM ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. We did some...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSE:SVM) Surges 25% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
Silvercorp Metals Inc. ( TSE:SVM ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
New Narrative • Jan 24
New Developments At Ying And El Domo Projects To Increase Future Production
Increased production capacity at Ying is expected to enhance revenue and profitability through higher production volumes and reduced operational constraints.Analysis Article • Nov 21
Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSE:SVM) Shares May Have Slumped 27% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Silvercorp Metals Inc. ( TSE:SVM ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Nov 12
Here's Why Silvercorp Metals (TSE:SVM) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSE:SVM) With Shares Advancing 30%
Silvercorp Metals Inc. ( TSE:SVM ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 30% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Silvercorp Metals' (TSE:SVM) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
Unsurprisingly, Silvercorp Metals Inc.'s ( TSE:SVM ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report...Analysis Article • May 31
Earnings Tell The Story For Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSE:SVM) As Its Stock Soars 26%
Despite an already strong run, Silvercorp Metals Inc. ( TSE:SVM ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$25m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Mar 31 2025 | US$4m | US$992k | US$58m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$71m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$56m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$49m |
| Mar 31 2024 | US$3m | US$945k | US$36m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$20m |
| Mar 31 2023 | US$4m | US$900k | US$21m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$17m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| Mar 31 2022 | US$3m | US$858k | US$31m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$34m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$37m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Mar 31 2021 | US$3m | US$743k | US$46m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$40m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$37m |
| Mar 31 2020 | US$3m | US$743k | US$34m |
Compensation vs Market: Rui's total compensation ($USD3.56M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD3.11M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rui's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Rui Feng (62 yo)
22.7yrs
Tenure
US$3,564,274
Compensation
Dr. Rui Feng, Ph. D. (Geo), has been Director of Tincorp Metals Inc. (formerly known as Whitehorse Gold Corp.) since May 5, 2021. He was a Director of New Pacific Metals Corp. since May 2004 until December...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 22.7yrs | US$3.56m | 3.07% CA$ 120.2m | |
| President | 2.7yrs | US$605.62k | 0.093% CA$ 3.6m | |
| General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 2.8yrs | US$234.79k | 0.0039% CA$ 151.3k | |
| General Manager of China Operations | 3.7yrs | US$369.39k | no data | |
| Interim Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.00075% CA$ 29.4k | |
| Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations | 2.3yrs | no data | 0.0041% CA$ 161.9k | |
| Vice President of Exploration | no data | US$117.74k | no data | |
| Chief Environment Engineer of Ying Mines | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Resources Geologist | no data | no data | no data | |
| Controller | 2.7yrs | no data | no data |
2.7yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: SVM's management team is considered experienced (2.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 22.7yrs | US$3.56m | 3.07% CA$ 120.2m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 22.9yrs | US$253.46k | 0.54% CA$ 21.2m | |
| Independent Director | 19.8yrs | US$192.50k | 0.056% CA$ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$178.13k | 0.011% CA$ 443.7k | |
| Independent Director | 8.7yrs | US$199.69k | 0.094% CA$ 3.7m | |
| Independent Director | 2.7yrs | US$210.47k | 0.017% CA$ 665.6k |
14.3yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SVM's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 14.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 18:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Silvercorp Metals Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nicolas Dion | ATB Cormark |
| Kevin O'Halloran | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Dalton Baretto | Canaccord Genuity |