PSMT
Pricesmart
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: PSMT
- PE Ratio
The PE ratio for Pricesmart stock stands at 34.31 as of Jun 5, 2026. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.07 and the stock price of $173.97 per share. An increase of 36% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 25.2 of the last 4 quarters.
PSMT PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Pricesmart has been 25.15. The current 34.31 PE ratio is 36% above 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: 103.34% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -29.65% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.25 | 13.52% | $107.26 | $4.82 |
| 2024 | 19.6 | -13.43% | $89.58 | $4.57 |
| 2023 | 22.64 | 20.94% | $79.48 | $3.51 |
| 2022 | 18.72 | -29.65% | $63.27 | $3.38 |
| 2021 | 26.61 | 3.22% | $84.61 | $3.18 |
| 2020 | 25.78 | 2.38% | $65.75 | $2.55 |
| 2019 | 25.18 | -29.25% | $60.43 | $2.4 |
| 2018 | 35.59 | 30.51% | $86.85 | $2.44 |
| 2017 | 27.27 | -4.68% | $81.25 | $2.98 |
| 2016 | 28.61 | -0.73% | $83.53 | $2.92 |
| 2015 | 28.82 | -1.27% | $85.01 | $2.95 |
| 2014 | 29.19 | -5.6% | $89.62 | $3.07 |
| 2013 | 30.92 | -5.3% | $85.97 | $2.78 |
| 2012 | 32.65 | 3.26% | $73.14 | $2.24 |
| 2011 | 31.62 | 103.34% | $65.46 | $2.07 |
Pricesmart PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 30.5 | 21.42% | $154.62 | $5.07 |
| Nov 2025 | 25.12 | 12.9% | $123.1 | $4.9 |
| Aug 2025 | 22.25 | -2.11% | $107.26 | $4.82 |
| May 2025 | 22.73 | 19.25% | $107.98 | $4.75 |
| Feb 2025 | 19.06 | -3.35% | $89.39 | $4.69 |
| Nov 2024 | 19.72 | 0.61% | $89.74 | $4.55 |
| Aug 2024 | 19.6 | -4.02% | $89.58 | $4.57 |
| May 2024 | 20.42 | -3.18% | $84.15 | $4.12 |
| Feb 2024 | 21.09 | 15.82% | $84.14 | $3.99 |
| Nov 2023 | 18.21 | -19.57% | $67.39 | $3.7 |
| Aug 2023 | 22.64 | 17.73% | $79.48 | $3.51 |
| May 2023 | 19.23 | -5.13% | $72.48 | $3.77 |
| Feb 2023 | 20.27 | -1.55% | $69.72 | $3.44 |
| Nov 2022 | 20.59 | 9.99% | $71.04 | $3.45 |
| Aug 2022 | 18.72 | -22.39% | $63.27 | $3.38 |
PSMT Price vs fair value
PSMT average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
PSMT's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
Pricesmart's P/E of 34.31 is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 21.39, Pricesmart's P/E is 60% higher.
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 above the peer group average of 27.03.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DG Dollar General Corp | 14.61 | $22.87B |
| TGT Target Corp | 16.11 | $55.67B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | 17.08 | $20.91B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 23.84 | $10.53B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 34.31 | $5.37B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 41.71 | $946.06B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 48.81 | $431B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pricesmart's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PSMT stock is 34.31 as of Jun 5, 2026.
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 21.94.
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 21.81.
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 36% higher 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 (Jun 5, 2026), Pricesmart's stock price is $173.97. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2026 is $5.07. Therefore, Pricesmart's P/E ratio for today is 34.31. PE RATIO(34.31) = STOCK PRICE($173.97) / TTM EPS($5.07)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.