PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
PriceSmart Inc stock (PSMT) is currently trading at $147.18. PriceSmart Inc PE ratio is 29.77. PriceSmart Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.85. Analyst consensus price target for PSMT is $143.00. WallStSmart rates PSMT as Underperform.
- PSMT PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- PSMT PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- PSMT intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- PSMT stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- PSMT fair value vs current price
- PSMT insider transactions and insider buying
- Is PSMT undervalued or overvalued?
- PriceSmart Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- PSMT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- PSMT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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PSMT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · PriceSmart Inc (PSMT)
PSMT trades 79% above its Graham fair value of $86.63, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
98.34% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) Areas to Watch (7)
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Premium pricing at 3.3x book value
Modest revenue growth at 9.90%
Modest earnings growth at 6.60%
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.83), Price/Book (3.32) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.90%, EPS Growth at 6.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.20%, Operating Margin at 4.58%, Profit Margin at 2.79%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
PSMT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
PSMT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.85x sits near its historical average of 0.92x (38th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 49% below its historical high of 1.67x set in Nov 2013, and 123% above its historical low of 0.38x in Nov 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › DISCOUNT STORES
The Big Picture
PriceSmart Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 5.4B with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 33M in free cash flow and 71M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can PriceSmart Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact PriceSmart Inc.
Bottom Line
PriceSmart Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About PriceSmart Inc(PSMT)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
DISCOUNT STORES
USA
PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates American-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Central America, the Caribbean and Colombia. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.