PSMT
Pricesmart
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: PSMT
- PEG Ratio
Pricesmart is trading with a PEG ratio of 3.78, based on Jul 13, 2026 data. Dividing the 36.69 PE ratio by the 9.7% earnings growth rate yields this valuation metric. Relative to the 3.61 average from the previous four quarters, the PEG ratio has grown by 4.7%.
PSMT PEG ratio history
Historically, Pricesmart shows a PEG ratio averaging 4.16 across the past ten years. At 3.78, today's PE to growth ratio sits 9% below its historical average. The ten years high occurred in the Feb 2019 quarter at 21.55, reflecting maximum valuation relative to growth. The minimum was hit in the Aug 2024 quarter at 0.65, indicating optimal value relative to growth during that period.
Pricesmart PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.05 | 22.25 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 0.65 | 19.6 | 30.2% |
| 2023 | 5.96 | 22.64 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 2.97 | 18.72 | 6.3% |
| 2021 | 1.08 | 26.61 | 24.7% |
| 2020 | 4.09 | 25.78 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | N/A | 25.18 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | N/A | 35.59 | -18.1% |
| 2017 | 12.99 | 27.27 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | N/A | 28.61 | -1% |
| 2015 | N/A | 28.82 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 2.81 | 29.19 | 10.4% |
| 2013 | 1.28 | 30.92 | 24.1% |
| 2012 | 3.98 | 32.65 | 8.2% |
| 2011 | 1.28 | 31.62 | 24.7% |
Pricesmart PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3.36 | 32.63 | 9.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 3.77 | 30.5 | 8.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 3.26 | 25.12 | 7.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 4.05 | 22.25 | 5.5% |
| May 2025 | 1.49 | 22.73 | 15.3% |
| Feb 2025 | 1.09 | 19.06 | 17.5% |
| Nov 2024 | 0.86 | 19.72 | 23% |
| Aug 2024 | 0.65 | 19.6 | 30.2% |
| May 2024 | 2.2 | 20.42 | 9.3% |
| Feb 2024 | 1.32 | 21.09 | 16% |
| Nov 2023 | 2.53 | 18.21 | 7.2% |
| Aug 2023 | 5.96 | 22.64 | 3.8% |
| May 2023 | 1.23 | 19.23 | 15.6% |
| Feb 2023 | 9.65 | 20.27 | 2.1% |
| Nov 2022 | 3.55 | 20.59 | 5.8% |
PSMT average PEG ratio chart
Measured against past performance, PSMT's PEG ratio is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages, though it is below the 10-year average.
PEG comparison
Pricesmart's PEG of 3.78 is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 1.24, Pricesmart's PEG is 205% higher.
PSMT EPS growth
PSMT Price vs fair value
PSMT PEG vs peers
PSMT has a PEG ratio above that of peer stocks WMT and COST. With a PEG ratio of 3.78, Pricesmart stands higher than the 1.31 peer average.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | 0.14 | $24.29B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 0.36 | $10.59B |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 0.49 | $27.23B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 1.89 | $913.43B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 3.66 | $410.85B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 3.78 | $5.9B |
| TGT Target Corp | N/A | $61.21B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pricesmart's PEG ratio?
Based on Jul 13, 2026 data, PSMT carries a PEG ratio of 3.78.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Pricesmart (PSMT)?
Over the last 3 years, PSMT's PEG ratio has settled near 2.55.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Pricesmart (PSMT)?
Over the last 5 years, PSMT's PEG ratio has settled near 3.22.
What is the highest PEG ratio for PSMT?
The Feb 2019 quarter marked the ten years high at 21.55 for PSMT's PEG ratio.
How does the current PEG ratio for PSMT compare to its historical average?
Compared to the 10-year average, PSMT's PEG ratio is 9% lower.
Why is Pricesmart's PEG ratio so high?
When a company's earnings growth trails its valuation, the PEG ratio tends to be elevated - as seen with PSMT's 3.78 value.
How is PSMT's PEG ratio calculated (Pricesmart PEG ratio formula)?
Computing the PEG ratio involves dividing the PE ratio by the company's EPS growth (YoY TTM). As of Jul 13, 2026, Pricesmart has a P/E ratio of 36.69. Earnings grew at 9.7% over the TTM period ending May 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 3.78. PEG RATIO(3.78) = PE RATIO(36.69) / EPS GROWTH(9.7%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.