PSMT Pricesmart PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Pricesmart stock stands at 19.88 as of Jan 21, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.55 and the stock price of $90.45 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
PSMT PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Pricesmart has been 25.77. The current 19.88 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.
Pricesmart PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 30.51% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -29.65% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.6 | -13.43% |
| 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% |
PSMT average PE ratio chart
PSMT's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PSMT PE vs peers
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 27.96.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DG Dollar General Corp | 11.65 | $15.55B |
| TGT Target Corp | 14.34 | $62.21B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 19.12 | $5.1B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 19.91 | $2.78B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.2 | $748.87B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 55.23 | $418.47B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $15.48B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pricesmart's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 19.88 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Pricesmart (PSMT)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 20.52.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pricesmart (PSMT)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 22.65.
What is the highest PE ratio for PSMT?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 35.59 and it was in the Aug 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PSMT compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of PSMT is 23% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is PSMT's PE ratio calculated (Pricesmart PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Pricesmart's stock price is $90.45. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $4.55. Therefore, Pricesmart's P/E ratio for today is 19.88. PE RATIO(19.88) = STOCK PRICE($90.45) / TTM EPS($4.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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