PriceSmart Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
PriceSmart has a total shareholder equity of $1.3B and total debt of $172.1M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 12.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $2.4B and $1.1B respectively. PriceSmart's EBIT is $252.0M making its interest coverage ratio 87. It has cash and short-term investments of $306.0M.
Key information
12.91%
Debt to equity ratio
US$172.15m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 87x |
| Cash | US$305.96m |
| Equity | US$1.33b |
| Total liabilities | US$1.10b |
| Total assets | US$2.44b |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Jan 06
Is PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Aug 20
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 14
PriceSmart Trading Very Pricey
Summary PriceSmart trades at a stretched 29x FY2026 EPS, well above historical and S&P 500 multiples. Recent earnings beats were almost entirely driven by unpredictable FX tailwinds, not core operational outperformance. Consensus estimates require aggressive margin and per-store earnings expansion, demanding near-flawless execution for a low-margin retailer. Current valuation discounts near-perfect execution, with material downside risk if margin expansion or FX tailwinds do not persist. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 12
PSMT: Downgrade And Steady Long Term Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their PriceSmart target slightly to $153.33, reflecting a more cautious stance after a recent downgrade, while keeping their long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around PriceSmart, with the trimmed target to $153.33 reflecting concerns about execution risks and how current expectations line up with the stock's valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 27
PSMT: Higher 2026 Dividend And Mixed Margin Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts now estimate PriceSmart’s fair value at about $153.33 per share, up from $143. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, even as some research has turned more cautious on the stock.Narrative Update • Apr 09
PSMT: Higher 2026 Dividend And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts maintained PriceSmart's fair value estimate at $143.00 per share, making only slight adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This reflects fine-tuning of their models rather than a change in their overall view.Narrative Update • Mar 26
PSMT: Higher 2026 Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts kept PriceSmart's fair value estimate steady at $143.00, citing only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that did not materially shift their overall price target view. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend of $1.40 per share for 2026, to be paid in two installments of $0.70 per share on February 27 and August 31, 2026, to holders of record as of February 17 and August 17, 2026 respectively (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 11
PSMT: Higher Dividend Increase And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $143 price target on PriceSmart with only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E to reflect updated model inputs rather than a change in their overall view. What's in the News PriceSmart declared an annual cash dividend of $1.40 per share, to be paid in two installments of $0.70 per share on February 27, 2026 and August 31, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 25
PSMT: Higher Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts kept PriceSmart's fair value estimate steady at $143, reflecting broadly unchanged assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E. This signals a consistent view of the stock's risk and return profile.Narrative Update • Feb 10
PSMT: Dividend Increase And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts now hold their price target for PriceSmart at US$143.00, with the unchanged figure reflecting largely stable views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News PriceSmart, Inc.Narrative Update • Jan 27
PSMT: Wellness Offerings And Clubs Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts now set their PriceSmart fair value estimate at US$143.00, up from US$123.33. This reflects updated views on slightly higher revenue growth expectations and a somewhat richer future P/E assumption, while keeping discount rate and margin outlooks broadly similar.Narrative Update • Jan 12
PSMT: Wellness Beverages And Membership Clubs Will Support Steady Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on PriceSmart from US$120 to about US$123, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Synergy CHC Corp.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Is PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 24
PSMT: Wellness Beverage Expansion Will Support Stable Long-Term Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged their PriceSmart price target marginally higher to reflect a modestly stronger long term earnings outlook, with only fractional adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P E assumptions. This leaves the fair value estimate effectively unchanged at approximately 120 dollars per share.Analysis Article • Dec 19
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...Narrative Update • Dec 10
PSMT: Wellness Beverage Partnership And Club Network Will Support Fair Value
Narrative Update on PriceSmart Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for PriceSmart at $120.00 per share, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that leave their overall valuation and conviction essentially unchanged. What's in the News Synergy CHC Corp.Narrative Update • Nov 26
PSMT: Upcoming Club Expansion and Wellness Beverages Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have reaffirmed PriceSmart's fair value at $120.00, citing small changes in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future price-to-earnings estimates as the basis for retaining their price target. What's in the News PriceSmart will introduce the FOCUSfactor Focus + Energy 12-pack beverage across 47 clubs in 13 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching more than 3 million members (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 12
PSMT: New Latin American Club Openings Will Expand Regional Reach
Analysts have raised their price target for PriceSmart from $116.67 to $120.00, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margin, even though the discount rate is slightly higher. What's in the News PriceSmart will introduce FOCUSfactor Focus + Energy 12-packs across 47 clubs in 13 Latin American and Caribbean countries, reaching over 3 million members (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Oct 22
Here's Why We Think PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Sep 25
Club Rollout And Chile Expansion Will Unlock New Markets
Despite a moderation in consensus revenue growth forecasts, PriceSmart’s higher net profit margin has supported a modest increase in its analyst price target to $116.67. What's in the News PriceSmart opened its seventh warehouse club in Guatemala, bringing its total to 56 clubs.Analysis Article • Aug 20
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 02
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
PriceSmart, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23x might make it look like a sell right now...New Narrative • Jul 20
Club Rollout And Chile Expansion Will Unlock New Markets
Accelerated expansion and logistics enhancements support broader market presence, operational efficiency, and higher profitability through improved supply chains and club rollouts.Analysis Article • Jul 18
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.63
The board of PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.63 per share on the 29th...Analysis Article • Jul 04
PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Dividend Will Be $0.63
PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) will pay a dividend of $0.63 on the 29th of August. Based on this payment, the...Analysis Article • Jun 30
Should You Investigate PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) At US$106?
PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 30% in...Analysis Article • Jun 02
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.63
The board of PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 29th of August, with...Analysis Article • Jun 01
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Seeking Alpha • Mar 19
PriceSmart: Needs To Be More Aggressive In Expanding
Summary PriceSmart, Inc. showed solid performance in 2024 with 11% sales growth, steady margins, and improving ROA and ROE, indicating efficient asset and capital utilization. The company's strong balance sheet, with ample cash and low debt, supports potential aggressive expansion, though current plans seem conservative. Online sales surged by 21.1% in Q1 '25, and expansion in health services and membership fee increases could drive future revenue growth. Despite promising growth prospects, uncertainties like tariffs and regional economic stability make me cautious about starting a position in PSMT stock in 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 14
PriceSmart: Warehouse Club Operator With Further Upside Potential
Summary PriceSmart, Inc owns and operates warehouse clubs primarily in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The company benefits from a lack of competition in its operating markets from U.S. giants, such as Costco. The stock continues to trade a discounted trading multiple despite ongoing investments in club expansion and rising membership growth. I continue to view shares as an attractive buy for those seeking portfolio diversification. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 25
PriceSmart Is Still On Sale At These Levels
Summary PriceSmart has seen a 60.2% stock increase since December 2022, outperforming the S&P 500, and remains attractively priced compared to similar firms. The company operates 54 warehouse clubs in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, with plans to open two more locations. Revenue grew from $4.06 billion in 2022 to $4.91 billion in 2024, driven by more locations, higher membership, and increased comparable store sales. Despite significant stock price growth, PriceSmart shares are still a 'buy' due to continued growth, attractive pricing, and strong financial performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 31
PriceSmart: Quality Retailer At A Fair Valuation
Summary I think PriceSmart is a high-quality growth company at a reasonable price and am long the stock. PriceSmart, the "Costco of Central America," has a solid business model with loyal customers, stable profit margins, and a growing store footprint. PriceSmart primarily operates in Central America and Colombia. It currently has 54 stores and is opening 3-4 stores per year. New stores earn an 11% return on investment. Despite growing revenues and profits by over 10% per year, PriceSmart's share price and valuation multiples have lagged competitors like Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: PSMT's short term assets ($1.0B) exceed its short term liabilities ($805.2M).
Long Term Liabilities: PSMT's short term assets ($1.0B) exceed its long term liabilities ($298.5M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: PSMT has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: PSMT's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 17.5% to 12.9% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: PSMT's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (155.8%).
Interest Coverage: PSMT's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (87x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 11:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PriceSmart, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ronald Bookbinder | Benchmark Company |
| David Strasser | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Pedro Baptista | Jefferies LLC |