PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) — Stock Score Summary

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. PriceSmart operates membership shopping warehouse clubs in Central America and the Caribbean. Applying the Nick Sleep lens, it is a classic 'Scale Economics Shared' compounder with deep customer loyalty. The macro trend of nearshoring and supply chain localization is driving significant capital and job growth into its core Latin American markets, boosting middle-class disposable income and driving membership growth.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$176.67
Market Cap$5.3B
P/E (TTM)34.14
P/E (Forward)24.55
Price/Book3.91
Return on Equity12.4%
Return on Invested Capital14.1%
Debt/Equity23.64
Gross Margin17.6%
Operating Margin5.1%
Revenue Growth9.7%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$69M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PriceSmart, Inc.’s (PSMT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (19), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PriceSmart, Inc. have an economic moat?
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. 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 characteristics of a moated business.
Is PriceSmart, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. 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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