PriceSmart Valuation

PSMT Stock  USD 142.21  2.85  1.96%   
At this time, the company appears to be undervalued. PriceSmart holds a recent Real Value of $152.02 per share. The prevailing price of the company is $142.21. Our model determines the value of PriceSmart from analyzing the company fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.12, shares outstanding of 30.82 M, and Operating Margin of 0.05 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting PriceSmart's valuation include:
Price Book
3.4259
Enterprise Value
4.5 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
14.1702
Price Sales
0.8286
Trailing PE
29.6041
Undervalued
Today
142.21
Please note that PriceSmart's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of PriceSmart is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing PriceSmart's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
PriceSmart's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price of 142.21, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  142.21 Real  152.02 Target  143.0 Hype  142.43 Naive  136.92
The intrinsic value of PriceSmart's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence PriceSmart's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
127.99
Downside
152.02
Real Value
153.75
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of PriceSmart helps investors to forecast how PriceSmart stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of PriceSmart more accurately as focusing exclusively on PriceSmart's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
1.201.241.27
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
140.70142.43144.16
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Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
1.121.141.16
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3 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
130.13143.00158.73
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Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use PriceSmart's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of PriceSmart's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against PriceSmart's closest peers.

PriceSmart Cash

304.39 Million

PriceSmart Revenue by Product

PriceSmart Total Value Analysis

PriceSmart is at this time expected to have valuation of 4.47 B with market capitalization of 4.47 B, debt of 329.06 M, and cash on hands of 228.84 M. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the PriceSmart fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
4.47 B
4.47 B
329.06 M
228.84 M

PriceSmart Investor Information

About 100.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of PriceSmart was at this time reported as 43.41. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.94. PriceSmart last dividend was issued on the 15th of August 2025. Based on the key indicators related to PriceSmart's liquidity, profitability, solvency, and operating efficiency, PriceSmart is performing exceptionally good at the moment. It has a great risk to report excellent financial results in March.

PriceSmart Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. PriceSmart has an asset utilization ratio of 232.25 percent. This implies that the Company is making $2.32 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that PriceSmart is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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PriceSmart Profitability Analysis

Based on PriceSmart's profitability indicators, PriceSmart is performing exceptionally good at the moment. It has a great risk to showcase excellent profitability results in March. Profitability indicators assess PriceSmart's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1996-11-30
Previous Quarter
30.7 M
Current Value
38.9 M
Quarterly Volatility
13.8 M
 
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Gross Profit is likely to gain to about 1.1 B in 2026. Pretax Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.04 in 2026
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.20.1735
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.0260.0247
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.0370.0353
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
For PriceSmart profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of PriceSmart to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well PriceSmart utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between PriceSmart's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of PriceSmart over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

PriceSmart Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of PriceSmart is estimated to be 1.235 with future projections ranging from a low of 1.2 to a high of 1.27. PriceSmart's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 4.9. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for PriceSmart is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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PriceSmart is projected to generate 1.235 in earnings per share on the 31st of May 2026. PriceSmart earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected PriceSmart EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on PriceSmart's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as PriceSmart, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

PriceSmart Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of PriceSmart's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of PriceSmart is estimated to be 1.235 with the future projection ranging from a low of 1.2 to a high of 1.27. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for PriceSmart is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
1.20
Lowest
Expected EPS
1.235
1.27
Highest

PriceSmart Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of PriceSmart's value are higher than the current market price of the PriceSmart stock. In this case, investors may conclude that PriceSmart is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and PriceSmart's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of May 2026Current EPS (TTM)
386.24%
0.0
1.235
4.9

PriceSmart Ownership Allocation

PriceSmart owns a total of 30.82 Million outstanding shares. The majority of PriceSmart outstanding shares are owned by third-party entities. These institutional holders are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to secure positions in PriceSmart to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in PriceSmart. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of PriceSmart as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that almost two million two hundred fifty-two thousand six hundred seven invesors are currently shorting PriceSmart expressing very little confidence in its future performance.

PriceSmart Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 5.27 B. Net Income was 144.9 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 939.7 M.

PriceSmart Past Distributions to stockholders

About PriceSmart Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines PriceSmart's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of PriceSmart based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of PriceSmart. We calculate exposure to PriceSmart's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of PriceSmart's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit1.1 B1.1 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.04  0.04 
Operating Profit Margin 0.04  0.04 
Net Profit Margin 0.02  0.03 
Gross Profit Margin 0.17  0.20 
PriceSmart's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether PriceSmart's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of PriceSmart can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of PriceSmart represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of PriceSmart, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

PriceSmart Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, PriceSmart's Dividend Yield is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is likely to gain to 1.25 in 2026, whereas Dividends Paid is likely to drop slightly above 22.9 M in 2026. . At this time, PriceSmart's Retained Earnings are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Retained Earnings Total Equity is likely to gain to about 795.6 M in 2026, whereas Price Earnings Ratio is likely to drop 14.62 in 2026.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid44.5 M22.9 M
Dividend Yield 0.01  0.01 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.24  0.21 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 1.19  1.25 
There are various types of dividends PriceSmart can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of PriceSmart shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from PriceSmart directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When PriceSmart pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of PriceSmart by the value of the dividends paid out.

PriceSmart Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as PriceSmart does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding30.1 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.066

PriceSmart Current Valuation Indicators

PriceSmart's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final PriceSmart's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as PriceSmart, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use PriceSmart's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes PriceSmart's worth.

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When running PriceSmart's price analysis, check to measure PriceSmart's market volatility, profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, growth potential, financial leverage, and other vital indicators. We have many different tools that can be utilized to determine how healthy PriceSmart is operating at the current time. Most of PriceSmart's value examination focuses on studying past and present price action to predict the probability of PriceSmart's future price movements. You can analyze the entity against its peers and the financial market as a whole to determine factors that move PriceSmart's price. Additionally, you may evaluate how the addition of PriceSmart to your portfolios can decrease your overall portfolio volatility.