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PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)

Fair Value
Consumer DefensiveDiscount StoresUnited States

Fundamental

67

Price

$168.01

Market Cap

$5.22B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. The company provides basic and private label merchandise and consumable and non-consumable products under the Member's Selection brand, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, meat, produce, deli, seafood, and poultry. It also offers electronics, large and small appliances, automotive, hardware, sporting goods, seasonal products, clothing, domestic, and home furnishing products. In addition, the company offers food and bakery services, as well as health services, such as optical, audiology, and pharmacy. Further, it operates an e-commerce platform, as well as offers curbside pickup and delivery services. PriceSmart, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$5.69B

Trailing 12 months (through 5/31/2026)

Net Income

$160M

Trailing 12 months (through 5/31/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$103M

Total Equity

$1.25B

Total Liabilities

$1.02B

Current Ratio

1.28

Interest Coverage

16.30

Debt/EBITDA

1.08

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseFairly Valued

Fair Value

$149.21

Current Price

$168.01

Margin of Safety

-12.6%

Fair Value Range

$124.86 - $173.56

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$166.00
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$153.29
Earnings multiple (P/E):$142.23
Graham growth formula:$165.19
Earnings power value (EPV):$74.81
Justified P/B:$66.56
Dividend discount (Gordon):$26.39
P/FFO, funds from operations:$122.38
Mid-cycle earnings:$138.67
Revenue multiple:$222.72
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (7B / 3H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+5.45%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

32.46

ROE

11.9%

P/B Ratio

3.75

P/FCF

70.78

Gross Margin

17.6%

ROIC

12.0%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

12.0%

WACC

8.6%

ROIC − WACC

+3.5 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (18)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 7.89%
  • Price CAGR 7.53%
  • ROIC 12.0%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • ROE 12.2%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 9.6%
  • Analyst Consensus 70% Buy
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.71
  • Share Dilution 1.0%
  • Net Margin Trend 2.8% vs 2.8%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (9)

  • Gross Margin 17.6%
  • P/FCF 70.78
  • P/B Ratio 3.75
  • Operating Margin 4.5%
  • CapEx intensity
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Earnings Surprise avg -1.0%
  • PEG Ratio 2.36

Unavailable (1)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.71

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

1.0%

Share count is stable

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Robert E. PriceFounder & Executive Chairman83
Mr. David N. PriceCEO & Director35
Mr. John D. HildebrandtPresident & COO67
Mr. Gualberto HernandezExecutive VP & CFO61
Mr. Francisco J. VelascoExecutive VP, Chief Legal Officer, Regi. In-House Counsel and Chief Risk & Com. Officer-
Ms. Shweta BhatiaExecutive VP & Chief Information Officer46
Juliana CorreaSenior Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Communications-
Ms. Diana PachecoExecutive Vice President of Human Resources-
Mr. Rodrigo CalvoExecutive Vice President of Real Estate & Construction54
Mr. Christopher SouhradaExecutive Vice President of Club Operations55

Audit Risk

5

Board Risk

7

Compensation Risk

3

Shareholder Rights Risk

3

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2025-10-30

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-08

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-07-08

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Income History

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