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87.81 (1y: +23%)
Market Cap 2.67 B P/E(ttm) 33.80
Enterprise Value 2.65 B P/B 6.33
PSMT- NAS (USA)
Pricesmart, Inc.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 1.16
PSMT's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
51% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.55 vs. PSMT: 1.16 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.13   Max: 3.84
Current: 1.16
0.13
3.84
Equity to Asset 0.519
PSMT's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
72% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.34 vs. PSMT: 0.519 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.28   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.52
0.28
0.62
Interest Coverage 17.4
PSMT's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
51% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 41.95 vs. PSMT: 17.4 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 2   Max: No Debt
Current: 17.4
F-Score: 8
Z-Score: 8.11
M-Score: -3.12
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 5.30
PSMT's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 2.80 vs. PSMT: 5.30 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -11.7   Max: 5.4
Current: 5.3
-11.7
5.4
Net-margin (%) 3.3
PSMT's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. PSMT: 3.3 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -6.8   Max: 3.6
Current: 3.3
-6.8
3.6
ROE (%) 16.1
PSMT's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 8.80 vs. PSMT: 16.1 )
PSMT' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -23.4   Max: 16.4
Current: 16.1
-23.4
16.4
ROA (%) 9.2
PSMT's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
92% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. PSMT: 9.2 )
PSMT' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -13.2   Max: 9.3
Current: 9.2
-13.2
9.3
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 34.20
PSMT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 16.00 vs. PSMT: 34.20 )
PSMT' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -23.5   Max: 34.2
Current: 34.2
-23.5
34.2
Revenue Growth (%) 12.8
PSMT's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
97% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. PSMT: 12.8 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -27.6   Max: 45.8
Current: 12.8
-27.6
45.8
EBITDA Growth (%) 16.1
PSMT's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 5.25 vs. PSMT: 16.1 )
PSMT' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -51.9   Max: 76.8
Current: 16.1
-51.9
76.8
EPS Growth (%) 11.5
PSMT's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 7.70 vs. PSMT: 11.5 )
PSMT' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: 11.5   Max: 46.6
Current: 11.5
11.5
46.6
» PSMT's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

PSMT Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Joel Greenblatt 3,781 sh (New)
Jim Simons 151,494 sh (+120.19%)
Jeremy Grantham Sold Out
John Keeley Sold Out
Pioneer Investments Sold Out
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Q3 2012

PSMT Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Wasatch International Growth 61,000 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 6,042 sh (+59.8%)
Jim Simons 35,600 sh (-76.5%)
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Q4 2012

PSMT Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 61,400 sh (+72.47%)
Wasatch International Growth 79,802 sh (+30.82%)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
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Q1 2013

PSMT Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 3,172 sh (New)
Jim Simons 11,500 sh (-81.27%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with PSMT

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.03%$72.44 - $83.91 $ 87.8114%0
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Add 59.8%0.01%$63.05 - $78.98 $ 87.8122%6042
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 New Buy0.02%$62.01 - $83.58 $ 87.8122%3781
John Keeley 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.01%$62.01 - $83.58 $ 87.8122%0
John Keeley 2011-12-31 Reduce -20.23%$57.8 - $77.71 $ 87.8126%7490
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.0298%$52.2 - $74.16 $ 87.8142%0
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 New Buy0.03%$37.09 - $50.53 $ 87.81104%4148
George Soros 2011-06-30 Sold Out $37.09 - $50.53 $ 87.81104%0
George Soros 2011-03-31 Reduce -48.19%$32.31 - $40.4 $ 87.81140%8600
John Keeley 2011-03-31 Add 29.87%$32.31 - $40.4 $ 87.81140%10870
George Soros 2010-09-30 Reduce -50.25%0.01%$23.36 - $29.14 $ 87.81227%20000
George Soros 2010-06-30 Add 108.29%0.02%$22.59 - $25.42 $ 87.81259%40200
George Soros 2010-03-31 Reduce -20.58%$19.99 - $23.67 $ 87.81312%19300
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 33.80
PSMT's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
65% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 16.24 vs. PSMT: 33.80 )
PSMT' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 8.11   Max: 96.34
Current: 33.8
8.11
96.34
P/B 6.33
PSMT's P/B is ranked lower than
87% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.51 vs. PSMT: 6.33 )
PSMT' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.25   Max: 6.44
Current: 6.33
0.25
6.44
P/S 1.20
PSMT's P/S is ranked lower than
83% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.30 vs. PSMT: 1.20 )
PSMT' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.06   Max: 1.31
Current: 1.2
0.06
1.31
PFCF 77.03
PSMT's PFCF is ranked lower than
82% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 14.04 vs. PSMT: 77.03 )
PSMT' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 5.45   Max: 7.20216E+17
Current: 77.03
5.45
7.20216E+17
EV-to-EBIT 22.17
PSMT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
66% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 11.60 vs. PSMT: 22.17 )
PSMT' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 6.5   Max: 193.5
Current: 22.17
6.5
193.5
PEG 1.54
PSMT's PEG is ranked higher than
92% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. PSMT: 1.54 )
PSMT' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.17   Max: 1.55
Current: 1.54
0.17
1.55
Shiller P/E 48.51
PSMT's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
85% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 14.98 vs. PSMT: 48.51 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 39.22   Max: 90.42
Current: 48.51
39.22
90.42

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 0.68
PSMT's Dividend Yield is ranked lower than
61% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.82 vs. PSMT: 0.68 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.56   Max: 3.91
Current: 0.68
0.56
3.91
Dividend Payout 0.3
PSMT's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
72% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.52 vs. PSMT: 0.3 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.25   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.3
0.25
0.46
Dividend growth (3y) -2.4
PSMT's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
89% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 5.70 vs. PSMT: -2.4 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 33
Current: -2.4
0
33
Yield on cost (5-Year) 1.25
PSMT's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
50% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.91 vs. PSMT: 1.25 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 1   Max: 6.98
Current: 1.25
1
6.98
Share Buyback Rate -0.3
PSMT's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
80% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: -0.30 vs. PSMT: -0.3 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 0   Max: -41.8
Current: -0.3

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 27.2
PSMT's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
96% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 4.75 vs. PSMT: 27.2 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 5.7   Max: 22.9
Current: 27.2
5.7
22.9
Price/Tangible Book 7
PSMT's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
93% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. PSMT: 7 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 5.7
Current: 7
0.5
5.7
Price/DCF (Projected) 4
PSMT's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
100% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.95 vs. PSMT: 4 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 2   Max: 49.7
Current: 4
2
49.7
Price/Median PS Value 2.6
PSMT's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
97% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.95 vs. PSMT: 2.6 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 2.2
Current: 2.6
0.2
2.2
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 1.6
PSMT's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
98% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.45 vs. PSMT: 1.6 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.6
0.5
1.3
Price/Graham Number 3.4
PSMT's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
94% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.45 vs. PSMT: 3.4 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 3
Current: 3.4
0.9
3
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 4.50
PSMT's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
75% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 9.30 vs. PSMT: 4.50 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 15.3
Current: 4.5
0.5
15.3
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 23.22
PSMT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
91% of the 218 Companies
in the Global Discount Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 10.33 vs. PSMT: 23.22 )
PSMT' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -65.5   Max: 71.4
Current: 23.22
-65.5
71.4

Business Description

PriceSmart, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware. The Company's business consists primarily of international membership shopping warehouse clubs similar to, but smaller in size than, warehouse clubs in the United States. The Company's ownership in all subsidiaries as of August 31, 2012 is 100%, and they are presented on a consolidated basis as wholly owned subsidiaries. As of August 31, 2012 and 2011, the total number of warehouse clubs in operation was 29, operating in 12 countries and one U.S. territory. The average age of the 29 warehouse clubs in operation was 119 and 110 months as of August 31, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The Company also continues to export product to the Philippines. The Company owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs through wholly owned subsidiaries operating in Latin America and the Caribbean using the trade name "PriceSmart." PriceSmart's mission is to efficiently operate U.S.-style membership warehouse clubs in selected Latin American and Caribbean markets, selling high quality merchandise at low prices to PriceSmart members and to provide fair wages and benefits to PriceSmart employees, as well as a fair return to PriceSmart stockholders. The Company's international merchandising business competes with a wide range of international, regional, national and local retailers and wholesalers. The Company's industry is highly competitive, based on factors such as price, merchandise quality and selection, warehouse location and member service.
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