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PSMTPriceSmart, Inc.
$172.81$5.3B
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PriceSmart, Inc.

PSMT
NASDAQ · Discount Stores
$172.81
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$5.33B
P/E35.9x
52W High$199.84
Volume244.91K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Accelerating Revenue Growth Masks Thin Operating Margins

PriceSmart's revenue growth accelerated to 12.5% in 2026Q3, with gross margins stable at 17.7% for three consecutive quarters, indicating disciplined procurement and pricing. Operating leverage is evident as SG&A grows slower than revenue, improving operating ...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationReview
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

PSMT price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

5/12 Beats

EPS beat 5 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+21% Peers

P/E is 21% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 63 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 63)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 8
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 12.5% in 2026Q3, with gross margin stable at 17.7% and operating margin improving to 4.4% from 4.1% in 2025Q4, reflecting positive operating leverage.

Analyst Consensus+14.6% target
Hold(8 analysts)
3 Buy5 Hold0 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Strong financial performance

The company's strong financials have been highlighted as a key driver, contributing to stock price appreciation.

Regional expansion strategy

PriceSmart's expansion in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America is seen as a growth catalyst.

Undervaluation potential

The stock is considered undervalued, with a trailing P/E of 21.69, suggesting room for upside.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PSMT+41.26%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
PSMT+50.66%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
PSMT+138.27%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+83.90%
5-Year Return
PSMT+125.14%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.77%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
35.9x
Forward P/EExpansion
31.2x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
16.7x
FCF YieldCash Flow
1.9%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
35.9x
22.3x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
16.7x
9.2x
100th· High
Price/FCF
51.7x
68.9x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$29.06-83.2%
Base (Fair)$73.97-56.1%
Bull$98.64-42.9%
$29.06 Bear$73.97 Base$98.64 Bull
Current Market Price: $172.81
Trades at a 133.6% premium to Base DCF ($73.97)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$5.27B+7.2% YoY
Net income
$145M+5.7% YoY
Free cash flow
$103M+164.2% YoY
Operating margin
4.5%-0.1 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)13.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)12.2%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 8, 2026
$1.28-3.0%
vs $1.32
$1.5B+3.4%
vs $1.4B
Q2 2026
Apr 8, 2026
$1.62+3.2%
vs $1.57
$1.5B+1.4%
vs $1.5B
Q1 2026
Jan 7, 2026
$1.29-4.4%
vs $1.35
$1.4B+2.3%
vs $1.4B
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
$1.02-7.3%
vs $1.10
$1.3B+0.1%
vs $1.3B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
PRNewsWire·Sep 1, 2026
PriceSmart Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call Details for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2026 and Opening of Tenth Warehouse Club in Costa Rica

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. ("PriceSmart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PSMT) plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Monday, October 26, 2026, after the market closes.

Defense World·Aug 25, 2026
Deutsche Bank AG Buys Shares of 27,456 PriceSmart, Inc. $PSMT

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 27,456 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,363,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.09% of PriceSmart as of its

Defense World·Aug 17, 2026
Fire & Flower (OTCMKTS:FFLWF) & PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Head-To-Head Contrast

Fire and Flower (OTCMKTS:FFLWF - Get Free Report) and PriceSmart (NASDAQ: PSMT - Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Fire

Defense World·Aug 12, 2026
Analyzing PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) & Ceconomy (OTCMKTS:MTGGY)

Ceconomy (OTCMKTS:MTGGY - Get Free Report) and PriceSmart (NASDAQ: PSMT - Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation. Institutional and Insider Ownership 80.5% of PriceSmart shares are

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark PSMT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PSMT logoPSMTPriceSmart, Inc.Current
$172.81$5.33B35.857.25%2.75%12.23%0.75%
COST logoCOSTCostco Wholesale Corporation
$899.41$398.87B49.398.17%3.01%28.27%—
BJ logoBJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
$90.97$11.62B20.774.66%2.61%26.19%—
CASY logoCASYCasey's General Stores, Inc.
$584.83$21.68B30.5210.16%4.14%19.68%—
WMT logoWMTWalmart Inc.
$110.12$877.77B40.344.73%3.04%21.64%—
TGT logoTGTTarget Corporation
$159.02$72.23B19.56-1.68%4.08%26.66%—

Compare PSMT vs Peers

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs COST

Most directly comparable listed peer for PSMT.

Scale Benchmark

vs AMZN

Larger-name benchmark to compare PSMT against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs COST, BJ, CASY, WMT

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

PSMT SEC Filings & Documents

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Oct 30, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Oct 30, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 7, 2026·SEC

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PSMT Frequently Asked Questions

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is PriceSmart, Inc.'s revenue?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) reported $5.69B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 11683% increase from $48.3M in 1996.

How fast is PriceSmart, Inc. growing?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) grew revenue by 7.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is PSMT profitable?

Yes, PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) is profitable, generating $158.4M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.7% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does PSMT pay dividends?

Yes, PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.75%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is PSMT's return on equity?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is PriceSmart, Inc.'s free cash flow?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) generated $73.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in PSMT back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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