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PRICESMART INC (PSMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

122.67 USD
-0.31 (-0.25%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:24:47 PM
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:24:47 PM
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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally PSMT also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, PSMT could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years PSMT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PSMT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PSMT (6.38%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PSMT (11.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.62%, PSMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PSMT is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

PSMT has a Profit Margin of 2.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: PSMT outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PSMT has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.46%, PSMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
PSMT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.35%, PSMT is not doing good in the industry: 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PSMT has remained more or less at the same level.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PSMT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PSMT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PSMT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for PSMT is higher compared to a year ago.
PSMT Yearly Shares OutstandingPSMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.64 indicates that PSMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PSMT has a better Altman-Z score (5.64) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
PSMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PSMT (1.93) is better than 81.58% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that PSMT is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PSMT (0.13) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.93
Altman-Z 5.64
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC8.64%
PSMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPSMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
PSMT has a Current ratio of 1.34. This is in the better half of the industry: PSMT outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
PSMT has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that PSMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PSMT (0.57) is comparable to the rest of the 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 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%.
Measured over the past years, PSMT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.58% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PSMT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.33% in the last year.
PSMT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.62% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, PSMT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.19% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
PSMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPSMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PSMT.
PSMT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, PSMT is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PSMT.
PSMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PSMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say PSMT is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.45
Fwd PE 22.29
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PSMT.
PSMT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PSMT is more expensive than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.73
EV/EBITDA 11.11
PSMT Per share dataPSMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PSMT 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)1.8
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%, PSMT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
PSMT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.78.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, PSMT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of PSMT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.53%!
PSMT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PSMT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.53%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years11
PSMT Yearly Dividends per sharePSMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 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 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 (12/31/2025, 8:24:47 PM)

After market: 122.67 0 (0%)

122.67

-0.31 (-0.25%)

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 Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)5.27B
Net Income(TTM)144.88M
Analysts82
Price Target115.1 (-6.17%)
Short Float %6.13%
Short Ratio8.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.53%
DP26.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
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 25.45
Fwd PE 22.29
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 36.73
P/OCF 14.5
P/B 3.04
P/tB 3.15
EV/EBITDA 11.11
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY2.72%
OCF(TTM)8.46
OCFY6.9%
SpS170.61
BVpS40.38
TBVpS38.98
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)1.87
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 5.64
F-Score6
WACC8.64%
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 of PRICESMART INC (PSMT) stock?

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


What is the profitability of PSMT stock?

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


Can you provide the financial health for PSMT stock?

The financial health rating of PRICESMART INC (PSMT) is 6 / 10.


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.