(PSMT) PriceSmart - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7415111092

Groceries, Electronics, Clothes, Pharmacy

PSMT EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of PSMT over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-08-31": 0.65, "2020-11-30": 0.9, "2021-02-28": 0.92, "2021-05-31": 0.73, "2021-08-31": 0.63, "2021-11-30": 0.98, "2022-02-28": 1.03, "2022-05-31": 0.62, "2022-08-31": 0.75, "2022-11-30": 1.05, "2023-02-28": 1.25, "2023-05-31": 1.02, "2023-08-31": 0.65, "2023-11-30": 1.24, "2024-02-29": 1.31, "2024-05-31": 1.08, "2024-08-31": 0.94, "2024-11-30": 1.21, "2025-02-28": 1.45, "2025-05-31": 1.1371, "2025-08-31": 0,

PSMT Revenue

Revenue of PSMT over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-08-31: 810.581, 2020-11-30: 877.432, 2021-02-28: 937.569, 2021-05-31: 895.264, 2021-08-31: 909.606, 2021-11-30: 975.356, 2022-02-28: 1038.557, 2022-05-31: 1030.81, 2022-08-31: 1021.37, 2022-11-30: 1054.806, 2023-02-28: 1142.189, 2023-05-31: 1096.654, 2023-08-31: 1118.193, 2023-11-30: 1166.475, 2024-02-29: 1291.95, 2024-05-31: 1229.428, 2024-08-31: 1226.045, 2024-11-30: 1257.944, 2025-02-28: 1363.886, 2025-05-31: 1317.289, 2025-08-31: null,

Description: PSMT PriceSmart

PriceSmart Inc (NASDAQ:PSMT) operates a chain of membership-based warehouse clubs across various regions, including the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. The company offers a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, electronics, and health services, under its Members Selection brand. Additionally, it provides e-commerce services, curbside pickup, and delivery, catering to the evolving needs of its customers.

From a business perspective, PriceSmarts revenue growth is driven by its ability to expand its membership base, increase same-store sales, and penetrate new markets. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include sales growth, membership renewal rates, and gross margin expansion. The companys ability to maintain a competitive edge in the retail landscape will depend on its capacity to balance pricing, product offerings, and operational efficiency.

Analyzing the companys financials, we can observe that PriceSmart has a market capitalization of $3.2 billion and a return on equity (ROE) of 12.46%. To further assess its financial health, we can examine additional KPIs such as debt-to-equity ratio, operating cash flow margin, and inventory turnover. These metrics will provide insights into the companys ability to manage its capital structure, generate cash from operations, and optimize its supply chain.

In terms of valuation, PriceSmarts price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 22.03, indicating that the market is pricing in a certain level of growth expectations. To determine whether the stock is fairly valued, we can compare its P/E ratio to that of its peers and assess its earnings growth prospects. Furthermore, analyzing the companys dividend yield and payout ratio can provide insights into its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

PSMT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,444m
Sub-Industry Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail
IPO / Inception 1997-08-28

PSMT Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 79.0%
Fundamental 64.5%
Dividend Rating 59.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 11.9%
Analyst Rating 4.33 of 5

PSMT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.98%
Annual Growth 5y 25.28%
Payout Consistency 94.1%
Payout Ratio 26.6%

PSMT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 81.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 74.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 41.6%
CAGR 5y 26.27%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 1.09
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 6.20
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.95
Alpha 23.47
Beta 0.680
Volatility 24.41%
Current Volume 185.3k
Average Volume 20d 193.5k
Stop Loss 113.5 (-3.1%)
Signal 1.17

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0

Net Income (145.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 309.9m TTM)
FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.82pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 3.85% (prev 2.67%; Δ 1.18pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 221.0m > Net Income 145.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-6.06m) to EBITDA (225.5m) ratio: -0.03 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.28 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (30.1m) change vs 12m ago 0.37% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 17.31% (prev 17.20%; Δ 0.12pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 248.0% (prev 237.8%; Δ 10.18pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 14.33 (EBITDA TTM 225.5m / Interest Expense TTM 11.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.69

(A) 0.09 = (Total Current Assets 900.8m - Total Current Liabilities 701.8m) / Total Assets 2.14b
(B) 0.45 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 967.8m / Total Assets 2.14b
(C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 161.4m / Avg Total Assets 2.08b
(D) 1.04 = Book Value of Equity 967.8m / Total Liabilities 930.2m
Total Rating: 3.69 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 64.51

1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0
2. FCF Yield 2.80% = 1.40
3. FCF Margin 1.80% = 0.45
4. Debt/Equity 0.11 = 2.49
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.57 = 2.25
6. ROIC - WACC 0.33% = 0.42
7. RoE 12.46% = 1.04
8. Rev. Trend 93.25% = 6.99
9. EPS Trend -30.59% = -1.53

What is the price of PSMT shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 117.10 with a total of 185,339 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.57%, over one month by +7.48%, over three months by +10.87% and over the past year by +32.98%.

Is PriceSmart a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, PriceSmart is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 64.51 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PSMT is around 120.96 USD . This means that PSMT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.3%.

Is PSMT a buy, sell or hold?

PriceSmart has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefore, it is recommended to buy PSMT.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the PSMT price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 111.7 -4.6%
Analysts Target Price 111.7 -4.6%
ValueRay Target Price 134.6 14.9%

Last update: 2025-09-09 04:45

PSMT Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 3.44b (3.44b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 262.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 23.5747
P/S = 0.6667
P/B = 2.7854
P/EG = 1.94
Beta = 0.802
Revenue TTM = 5.17b USD
EBIT TTM = 161.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 225.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 86.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 43.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 129.2m USD (Calculated: Short Term 43.0m + Long Term 86.2m)
Net Debt = -6.06m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.31b USD (3.44b + Debt 129.2m - CCE 262.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 14.33 (Ebit TTM 161.4m / Interest Expense TTM 11.3m)
FCF Yield = 2.80% (FCF TTM 92.7m / Enterprise Value 3.31b)
FCF Margin = 1.80% (FCF TTM 92.7m / Revenue TTM 5.17b)
Net Margin = 2.82% (Net Income TTM 145.4m / Revenue TTM 5.17b)
Gross Margin = 17.31% ((Revenue TTM 5.17b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.27b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.42 (Enterprise Value 3.31b / Book Value Of Equity 967.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.14% (Interest Expense 2.76m / Debt 129.2m)
Taxrate = 31.09% (62.6m / 201.4m)
NOPAT = 111.2m (EBIT 161.4m * (1 - 31.09%))
Current Ratio = 1.28 (Total Current Assets 900.8m / Total Current Liabilities 701.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.11 (Debt 129.2m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.21b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.57 (Net Debt -6.06m / EBITDA 225.5m)
Debt / FCF = 1.39 (Debt 129.2m / FCF TTM 92.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.17b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.78% (Net Income 145.4m, Total Assets 2.14b )
RoE = 12.46% (Net Income TTM 145.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.17b)
RoCE = 12.88% (Ebit 161.4m / (Equity 1.17b + L.T.Debt 86.2m))
RoIC = 8.60% (NOPAT 111.2m / Invested Capital 1.29b)
WACC = 8.27% (E(3.44b)/V(3.57b) * Re(8.52%)) + (D(129.2m)/V(3.57b) * Rd(2.14%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -27.27 | Cagr: -0.17%
Discount Rate = 8.52% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 68.33% ; FCFE base≈75.9m ; Y1≈49.8m ; Y5≈22.8m
Fair Price DCF = 13.44 (DCF Value 413.3m / Shares Outstanding 30.8m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -30.59 | EPS CAGR: -99.95% | SUE: -10.30 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 93.25 | Revenue CAGR: 9.69%

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