What is PriceSmart, Inc.'s (PSMT) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) is 47/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (56), Value (19), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does PriceSmart, Inc. have an economic moat?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is PriceSmart, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 47/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is PriceSmart, Inc. in?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry (United States).

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PSMT

HOLD

PriceSmart, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $5.7B · Avg Vol: $64M/d

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P/E (TTM)

35.7x

ROE

12.3%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

0.7%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

PriceSmart, Inc. operates membership-based warehouse clubs across Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, offering a broad selection of consumer goods, fresh produce, and electronics. The company holds a strong, often dominant, market position in many of its operating regions, leveraging its unique business model and supply chain efficiency. This niche market leadership provides a significant competitive advantage over traditional retailers in these developing markets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	4.1B	4.4B	4.9B	5.3B	9.0%	5.7B	5.8B	6.5B	10.7%
EPS	3.38	3.50	4.57	4.82	12.6%	5.05	5.56	6.41	15.4%
Shares	30.9M	31.0M	30.6M	30.7M	-0.5%	30.9M	—	—	—
Debt	273.9M	278.2M	249.6M	329.1M	6.3%	334.4M	—	—	—
Equity	991.1M	1.1B	1.1B	1.2B	8.0%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	121.8M	257.3M	207.6M	261.3M	29.0%	274.4M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-74.8M	-222.1M	-175.4M	-128.9M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-12.2M	-41.1M	-150.0M	14.2M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+7.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$192.57

RSI (14)

54.7

52W High

$199.84

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

15.5%75.8

ROE

12.3%61.0

GP/Assets

44.2%74.7

Op. Margin

4.4%38.6

FCF/Assets

3.2%40.9

Piotroski

526.9

Int. Cover

15.2x55.7

D/E Ratio

0.24x62.0

Current Ratio

1.28x38.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

35.7x15.0

EV/EBITDA

15.2x23.6

P/FCF

77.9x11.3

P/B

4.1x16.2

P/S

1.0x51.8

Div Yield

0.7%5.3

Momentum

52W High %

96%86.3

RS 6M

31%95.0

SMA 50/200

1.22x96.3

EPS Rev 4W

-9.0%5.1

EPS Rev 12W

-9.0%11.5

EPS Improve

+27%45.6

Q Growth

13%55.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$5.7B

P/E (Forward)

28.1x

Gross Margin

17.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PSMT are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
PSMT	PriceSmart, Inc.(you)	$5.7B	47	HOLD
OLLI	Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.	$4.0B	38	HOLD
BJ	BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.	$11.9B	51	HOLD
DG	Dollar General Corporation	$25.9B	53	HOLD
DLTR	Dollar Tree, Inc.	$23.1B	77	BUY
TGT	Target Corporation	$62.1B	85	STRONG BUY
COST	Costco Wholesale Corporation	$414.7B	55	HOLD
ACI	Albertsons Companies, Inc.	$5.4B	43	HOLD
WMT.DE	Walmart Inc.	$932.5B	44	HOLD
PPC	Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	$6.8B	45	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 35.0%