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PRICESMART INC (PSMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PSMT - US7415111092 - Common Stock

124.66 USD
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Last: 12/19/2025, 8:11:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PSMT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PSMT was compared to 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PSMT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PSMT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally PSMT also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make PSMT suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PSMT had positive earnings in the past year.
PSMT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PSMT has been profitable.
PSMT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PSMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPSMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

PSMT has a Return On Assets of 6.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: PSMT outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.61%, PSMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PSMT (10.62%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PSMT is above the industry average of 8.25%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.38%
ROE 11.61%
ROIC 10.62%
ROA(3y)6.18%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)11.19%
ROE(5y)10.91%
ROIC(3y)10.9%
ROIC(5y)10.36%
PSMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPSMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

PSMT has a Profit Margin of 2.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: PSMT outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
PSMT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.46%, PSMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
PSMT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PSMT (17.35%) is worse than 68.42% of its industry peers.
PSMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.46%
PM (TTM) 2.75%
GM 17.35%
OM growth 3Y2.49%
OM growth 5Y3.85%
PM growth 3Y2.67%
PM growth 5Y3.44%
GM growth 3Y1.18%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
PSMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPSMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PSMT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PSMT has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PSMT remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PSMT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PSMT Yearly Shares OutstandingPSMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
PSMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPSMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

PSMT has an Altman-Z score of 5.67. This indicates that PSMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PSMT has a better Altman-Z score (5.67) than 86.84% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PSMT is 1.93, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PSMT, only 1.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PSMT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.93) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that PSMT is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.13, PSMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.93
Altman-Z 5.67
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC8.62%
PSMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPSMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

PSMT has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that PSMT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.34, PSMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that PSMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, PSMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 0.57
PSMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPSMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PSMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for PSMT has decreased by -13.33% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, PSMT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.47%
EPS 3Y12.56%
EPS 5Y13.58%
EPS Q2Q%8.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.62%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PSMT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.02% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.34%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
PSMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPSMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
PSMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPSMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PSMT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.86.
PSMT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
PSMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
PSMT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.65.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PSMT.
PSMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.86
Fwd PE 22.65
PSMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPSMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PSMT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PSMT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.53% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.32
EV/EBITDA 11.3
PSMT Per share dataPSMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PSMT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PSMT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%, PSMT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, PSMT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PSMT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

5.2 History

The dividend of PSMT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.53%!
PSMT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PSMT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.53%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years11
PSMT Yearly Dividends per sharePSMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

PSMT pays out 26.73% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
PSMT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP26.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
PSMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPSMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
PSMT Dividend Payout.PSMT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PSMT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PRICESMART INC

NASDAQ:PSMT (12/19/2025, 8:11:02 PM)

After market: 124.66 0 (0%)

124.66

+0.51 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)01-07 2026-01-07
Inst Owners100.02%
Inst Owner Change1.22%
Ins Owners7.59%
Ins Owner Change-1.88%
Market Cap3.85B
Revenue(TTM)5.27B
Net Income(TTM)144.88M
Analysts82
Price Target115.1 (-7.67%)
Short Float %5.71%
Short Ratio8.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.53%
DP26.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.63)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.66%
Max EPS beat(2)0.09%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.21%
Max EPS beat(4)1.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.52%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.11%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.89%
PT rev (1m)2.27%
PT rev (3m)5.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.86
Fwd PE 22.65
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 37.32
P/OCF 14.74
P/B 3.09
P/tB 3.2
EV/EBITDA 11.3
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)8.46
OCFY6.79%
SpS170.61
BVpS40.38
TBVpS38.98
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.9
Graham Number66.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.38%
ROE 11.61%
ROCE 15.23%
ROIC 10.62%
ROICexc 13.3%
ROICexgc 13.78%
OM 4.46%
PM (TTM) 2.75%
GM 17.35%
FCFM 1.96%
ROA(3y)6.18%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)11.19%
ROE(5y)10.91%
ROIC(3y)10.9%
ROIC(5y)10.36%
ROICexc(3y)13.68%
ROICexc(5y)13.02%
ROICexgc(3y)14.22%
ROICexgc(5y)13.61%
ROCE(3y)15.62%
ROCE(5y)14.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.47%
OM growth 3Y2.49%
OM growth 5Y3.85%
PM growth 3Y2.67%
PM growth 5Y3.44%
GM growth 3Y1.18%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.93
Debt/EBITDA 0.5
Cap/Depr 179.37%
Cap/Sales 3%
Interest Coverage 21.42
Cash Conversion 80.87%
Profit Quality 71.21%
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 5.67
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)193.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.15%
Profit Quality(3y)68.69%
Profit Quality(5y)44.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.47%
EPS 3Y12.56%
EPS 5Y13.58%
EPS Q2Q%8.51%
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.62%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%
Revenue Next Year8.34%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.5%
EBIT growth 3Y11.74%
EBIT growth 5Y13.84%
EBIT Next Year51.29%
EBIT Next 3Y22.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y164.25%
FCF growth 3Y354.35%
FCF growth 5Y-8.29%
OCF growth 1Y25.88%
OCF growth 3Y28.97%
OCF growth 5Y0.15%

PRICESMART INC / PSMT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PRICESMART INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PSMT.


What is the valuation status for PSMT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PRICESMART INC (PSMT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is PRICESMART INC (PSMT) stock?

PRICESMART INC (PSMT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PRICESMART INC (PSMT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PRICESMART INC (PSMT) is 25.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.09.


What is the earnings growth outlook for PRICESMART INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRICESMART INC (PSMT) is expected to grow by 14.17% in the next year.