PriceSmart PSMT
United StatesConsumer Defensive · Discount StoresUSD
166.00 USD (−2.2%)
3 analysts
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PriceSmart operates membership warehouse clubs in Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, offering consumer goods at competitive prices to its members.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.8
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.6
- ✕Demanding valuation4.2
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.3
- ✕Little or no dividend4.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsBalance sheet quality and growth justify a premium, but the P/E of 32.6 already discounts much of the good news.
PriceSmart shows an impeccable balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.03) and solid growth (revenue +12.5%), but its demanding valuation (P/E 32.6) and tight margins (operating 4.45%) limit the appeal at these prices.
Geographic concentration in Central American and Caribbean emerging markets exposes PriceSmart to currency risk, political instability, and lower purchasing power among its members.
Context and risks
PriceSmart operates in Central America and the Caribbean, regions with institutional and currency risk already reflected in the model's country risk penalty. There is no recent news or direct exposure to global macro factors (rates, oil, tariffs) that materially affect its defensive consumer business.
Is PriceSmart stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 49% above the Consumer Defensive median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 32.6 | 19.8 | +65% |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.3 | 10.8 | +32% |
| Price / book | 3.7 | 2.7 | +35% |
| Price / sales | 0.9 | 1.2 | −25% |
Sector: median of the 124 Consumer Defensive companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.2 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 166.00 USD, −2.2% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.3 (sector 5.7), Growth 6.9 (sector 5.3).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Defensive medianValuation
- P/E
- 32.6
- Forward P/E
- 26.5
- EV / EBITDA
- 14.3
- Price / book
- 3.7
- Price / sales
- 0.9
- PEG
- 1.83
- Market cap
- 5.2B USD
- Enterprise value
- 5.1B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 12.3%
- ROA
- 7.0%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.4%
- Gross margin
- 17.6%
- Operating margin
- 4.4%
- Net margin
- 2.8%
- Free cash flow
- 58.3M USD
- FCF yield
- 1.1%
- Cash conversion
- 16%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 334.4M USD
- Net debt
- 11.8M USD
- Cash
- 322.6M USD
- EBITDA
- 357.2M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.03
- Debt / equity
- 24.02
- Current ratio
- 1.28
- Quick ratio
- 0.46
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +12.5%
- Earnings growth
- +12.3%
- EPS (TTM)
- 5.20 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 6.42 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.8%
- Payout
- 25.6%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.74
- Analyst consensus
- none (3)
- Target price
- 166.00 USD
- 52-week range
- 111.68 – 199.84
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Is PriceSmart stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 49% above the Consumer Defensive median on average. Valuation score: 4.2 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3). Average analyst target: 166.00 USD, −2.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does PriceSmart get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.8 out of 10, rank 1,190 of 2,130 (better than 43% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.8) and its weakest, Valuation (4.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is PriceSmart's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 32.6: the share price equals 32.6 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Defensive median is 19.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 26.5.
How much is PriceSmart worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.2B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 5.1B USD.
How much debt does PriceSmart have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 11.8M USD. That is 0.03 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Defensive median is 2.38.
Does PriceSmart pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.82% and it pays out 26% of its earnings.
How has PriceSmart stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 44.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 111.68 and 199.84 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of PriceSmart?
3 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 166.00 USD (−2.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.