The PE ratio for Pricesmart stock stands at 20.44 as of May 1, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.99 and the stock price of $81.55 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Pricesmart has been 26.56. The current 20.44 PE ratio is 23% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, PSMT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Aug 2018 quarter at 35.59, with a price of $86.85 and an EPS of $2.44. The Nov 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 18.21, with a price of $67.39 and an EPS of $3.7.
Maximum annual increase: 30.51% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -29.65% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.64 | 20.94% |
| 2022 | 18.72 | -29.65% |
| 2021 | 26.61 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 25.78 | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 25.18 | -29.25% |
| 2018 | 35.59 | 30.51% |
| 2017 | 27.27 | -4.68% |
| 2016 | 28.61 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 28.82 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 29.19 | -5.6% |
PSMT's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
Compared to its peers WMT and COST, PSMT's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than TGT's and DG's. Pricesmart's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 27.91.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TGT Target Corp | 17.65 | $73.01B |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 18.12 | $30.13B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 20.57 | $2.52B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 26.41 | $7.92B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 31.1 | $481.19B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 47.82 | $324.92B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $26.1B |
| BIG Big Lots Inc | N/A | $106.54M |
The price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 20.44 as of May 1, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 21.89.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 23.42.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 35.59 and it was in the Aug 2018 quarter.
The current price to earnings ratio of PSMT is 23% lower than the 10-year historical average.
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 1, 2024), Pricesmart's stock price is $81.55. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2024 is $3.99. Therefore, Pricesmart's P/E ratio for today is 20.44. PE RATIO(20.44) = STOCK PRICE($81.55) / TTM EPS($3.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.