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PRICESMART INC
PSMT
$5.6B
Mkt Cap
$186.24
-0.23%
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a current P/E ratio of 38.0, compared to its historical median P/E of 23.4. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.7%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a market capitalization of $5.8B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, PRICESMART INC (PSMT) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.68%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.17%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, PRICESMART INC (PSMT) appears expensive. The current P/E of 38.0 is 62% above its historical median of 23.4. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 11.0%.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) operates in the Retail-Variety Stores industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) reported annual revenue of $5.3 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
PriceSmart was founded in 1996 by Sol and Robert Price, the creators of Price Club, the original warehouse club operator. The mission of PriceSmart is to operate its warehouse club business in Central America, the Caribbean and South America at operating standards as good as, or superior to, warehouse club operations in the United States. As of August 31, 2025, we had 56 warehouse clubs in operation in Central America, the Caribbean and Colombia. In addition, we are continuing to advance our planned expansion into Chile, which we believe is a promising new market for our business model. We believe PriceSmart has become one of the most respected and trusted brands in the countries where we operate and with over two million membership accounts, and almost four million cardholders, we believe PriceSmart is an essential part of the shopping experience for consumers and small businesses in PriceSmart’s markets.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.5B | 5.3B | 4.9B | 4.4B | 4.1B | 3.6B |
| Net Income | 153M | 145M | 137M | 108M | 103M | 97M |
| EPS | $4.96 | $4.82 | $4.57 | $3.50 | $3.38 | $3.18 |
| Free Cash Flow | 85M | 103M | 39M | 115M | 1.2M | 14M |
| ROIC | 14.7% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 14.0% |
| Gross Margin | - | 17.4% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.3% | 9.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | $1.26 | $2.16 | $0.92 | $0.86 | $0.70 |
| Operating Income | 247M | 233M | 221M | 185M | 167M | 158M |
| Operating Margin | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| ROE | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | 31M | 30M | 30M | 31M | 31M | 30M |
PRICESMART INC passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
PRICESMART INC trades at 38.0x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 23.4x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 45.7x vs a median of 33.0x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 12.7% with a gross margin of 14.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 0.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +8.8%.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a net profit margin of 2.7%. This is a modest margin.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) generated $103 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.82 in its most recent fiscal year.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.2%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a 5-year average gross margin of 14.2%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for PRICESMART INC (PSMT), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a book value per share of $41.49, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.